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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.32, 620.55 and 319.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.32, 620.55 and 319.10 is: 439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.32 : 620.55 = 319.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.32/620.55 = 319.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.32x = 620.55 × 319.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.32x = 198,014.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,014.40/450.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.72

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