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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.17, 620.98 and 310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.17, 620.98 and 310.04 is: 427.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.17 : 620.98 = 310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.17/620.98 = 310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.17x = 620.98 × 310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.17x = 192,525.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,525.53/450.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.68

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