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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.32, 621.96 and 347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.32, 621.96 and 347.60 is: 480.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.32 : 621.96 = 347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.32/621.96 = 347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.32x = 621.96 × 347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.32x = 216,193.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,193.30/450.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.09

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