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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.20, 621.40 and 319.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.20, 621.40 and 319.24 is: 440.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.20 : 621.40 = 319.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.20/621.40 = 319.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.20x = 621.40 × 319.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.20x = 198,375.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,375.74/450.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.64

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