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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 620.46 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 620.46 and 356.88 is: 492.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 620.46 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/620.46 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 620.46 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 221,429.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,429.76/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.07

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