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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.40, 621.86 and 310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.40, 621.86 and 310.76 is: 429.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.40 : 621.86 = 310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.40/621.86 = 310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.40x = 621.86 × 310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.40x = 193,249.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,249.21/450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.06

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