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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 620.52 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 620.52 and 331.44 is: 457.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 620.52 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/620.52 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 620.52 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 205,665.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,665.15/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.03

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