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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.12, 620.70 and 319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.12, 620.70 and 319.08 is: 440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.12 : 620.70 = 319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.12/620.70 = 319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.12x = 620.70 × 319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.12x = 198,052.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,052.96/450.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.00

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