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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.09, 620.22 and 393.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.09, 620.22 and 393.78 is: 542.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.09 : 620.22 = 393.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.09/620.22 = 393.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.09x = 620.22 × 393.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.09x = 244,230.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,230.23/450.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.63

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