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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.30, 621.81 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.30, 621.81 and 352.50 is: 486.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.30 : 621.81 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.30/621.81 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.30x = 621.81 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.30x = 219,188.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,188.03/450.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.76

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