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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.11, 621.45 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.11, 621.45 and 332.10 is: 458.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.11 : 621.45 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.11/621.45 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.11x = 621.45 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.11x = 206,383.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,383.55/450.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.52

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