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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.45, 621.27 and 345.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.45, 621.27 and 345.38 is: 476.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.45 : 621.27 = 345.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.45/621.27 = 345.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.45x = 621.27 × 345.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.45x = 214,571.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,571.13/450.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.35

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