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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.15, 619.72 and 394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.15, 619.72 and 394.80 is: 543.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.15 : 619.72 = 394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.15/619.72 = 394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.15x = 619.72 × 394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.15x = 244,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,663.48/450.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.52

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