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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.08, 621.40 and 339.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.08, 621.40 and 339.76 is: 469.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.08 : 621.40 = 339.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.08/621.40 = 339.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.08x = 621.40 × 339.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.08x = 211,126.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,126.86/450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.09

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