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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.45, 621.13 and 338.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.45, 621.13 and 338.62 is: 466.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.45 : 621.13 = 338.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.45/621.13 = 338.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.45x = 621.13 × 338.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.45x = 210,327.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,327.04/450.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.93

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