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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.01, 621.06 and 339.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.01, 621.06 and 339.31 is: 468.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.01 : 621.06 = 339.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.01/621.06 = 339.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.01x = 621.06 × 339.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.01x = 210,731.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,731.87/450.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.28

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