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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.41, 621.83 and 357.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.41, 621.83 and 357.53 is: 493.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.41 : 621.83 = 357.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.41/621.83 = 357.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.41x = 621.83 × 357.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.41x = 222,322.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,322.88/450.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.60

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