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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.86, 622.35 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.86, 622.35 and 303.44 is: 418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.86 : 622.35 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.86/622.35 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.86x = 622.35 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.86x = 188,842.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,842.77/450.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.85

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