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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.23, 621.68 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.23, 621.68 and 403.52 is: 557.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.23 : 621.68 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.23/621.68 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.23x = 621.68 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.23x = 250,855.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,855.19/450.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.18

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