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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.33, 620.67 and 332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.33, 620.67 and 332.17 is: 457.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.33 : 620.67 = 332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.33/620.67 = 332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.33x = 620.67 × 332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.33x = 206,167.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,167.95/450.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.82

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