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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.01, 621.41 and 339.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.01, 621.41 and 339.28 is: 468.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.01 : 621.41 = 339.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.01/621.41 = 339.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.01x = 621.41 × 339.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.01x = 210,833.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,833.54/450.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.51

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