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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.24, 621.44 and 310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.24, 621.44 and 310.76 is: 428.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.24 : 621.44 = 310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.24/621.44 = 310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.24x = 621.44 × 310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.24x = 193,118.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,118.69/450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.92

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