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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.03, 620.99 and 357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.03, 620.99 and 357 is: 492.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.03 : 620.99 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.03/620.99 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.03x = 620.99 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.03x = 221,691.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,691.65/450.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.62

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