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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.27, 620.94 and 310.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.27, 620.94 and 310.41 is: 428.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.27 : 620.94 = 310.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.27/620.94 = 310.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.27x = 620.94 × 310.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.27x = 192,745.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,745.99/450.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.07

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