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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.36, 622.34 and 339.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.36, 622.34 and 339.64 is: 469.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.36 : 622.34 = 339.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.36/622.34 = 339.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.36x = 622.34 × 339.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.36x = 211,370.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,370.85/450.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.34

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