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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.08, 620.81 and 356.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.08, 620.81 and 356.67 is: 491.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.08 : 620.81 = 356.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.08/620.81 = 356.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.08x = 620.81 × 356.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.08x = 221,422.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,422.52/450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.97

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