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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.02, 620.08 and 400.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.02, 620.08 and 400.37 is: 551.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.02 : 620.08 = 400.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.02/620.08 = 400.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.02x = 620.08 × 400.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.02x = 248,257.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,257.33/450.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.66

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