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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.32, 620.52 and 433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.32, 620.52 and 433.28 is: 597.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.32 : 620.52 = 433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.32/620.52 = 433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.32x = 620.52 × 433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.32x = 268,858.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,858.91/450.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.04

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