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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.39, 622.17 and 362.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.39, 622.17 and 362.91 is: 501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.39 : 622.17 = 362.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.39/622.17 = 362.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.39x = 622.17 × 362.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.39x = 225,791.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,791.71/450.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.32

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