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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.01, 620.42 and 309.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.01, 620.42 and 309.87 is: 427.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.01 : 620.42 = 309.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.01/620.42 = 309.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.01x = 620.42 × 309.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.01x = 192,249.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,249.55/450.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.21

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