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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.44, 621.81 and 339.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.44, 621.81 and 339.95 is: 469.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.44 : 621.81 = 339.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.44/621.81 = 339.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.44x = 621.81 × 339.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.44x = 211,382.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,382.37/450.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.28

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