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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.21, 621.03 and 339.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.21, 621.03 and 339.35 is: 468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.21 : 621.03 = 339.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.21/621.03 = 339.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.21x = 621.03 × 339.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.21x = 210,744.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,744.70/450.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.10

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