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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 621.38 and 357.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 621.38 and 357.23 is: 493.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 621.38 = 357.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/621.38 = 357.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 621.38 × 357.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 221,975.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,975.58/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.28

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