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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.36, 619.62 and 438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.36, 619.62 and 438.20 is: 602.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.36 : 619.62 = 438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.36/619.62 = 438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.36x = 619.62 × 438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.36x = 271,517.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,517.48/450.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.89

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