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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 621.24 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 621.24 and 346.32 is: 478.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 621.24 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/621.24 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 621.24 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 215,147.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,147.84/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.11

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