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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.41, 621.59 and 339.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.41, 621.59 and 339.71 is: 468.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.41 : 621.59 = 339.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.41/621.59 = 339.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.41x = 621.59 × 339.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.41x = 211,155.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,155.53/450.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.81

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