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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.27, 621.26 and 345.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.27, 621.26 and 345.46 is: 476.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.27 : 621.26 = 345.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.27/621.26 = 345.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.27x = 621.26 × 345.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.27x = 214,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,620.48/450.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.65

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