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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.44, 621.94 and 310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.44, 621.94 and 310.56 is: 428.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.44 : 621.94 = 310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.44/621.94 = 310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.44x = 621.94 × 310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.44x = 193,149.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,149.69/450.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.80

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