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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.39, 621.76 and 350.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.39, 621.76 and 350.61 is: 484.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.39 : 621.76 = 350.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.39/621.76 = 350.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.39x = 621.76 × 350.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.39x = 217,993.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,993.52/450.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.01

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