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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.24, 620.96 and 380.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.24, 620.96 and 380.46 is: 524.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.24 : 620.96 = 380.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.24/620.96 = 380.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.24x = 620.96 × 380.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.24x = 236,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,250.44/450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.72

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