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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.86, 622.40 and 304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.86, 622.40 and 304.25 is: 420.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.86 : 622.40 = 304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.86/622.40 = 304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.86x = 622.40 × 304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.86x = 189,360.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,360.57/450.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.00

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