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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.45, 621.54 and 310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.45, 621.54 and 310.68 is: 428.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.45 : 621.54 = 310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.45/621.54 = 310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.45x = 621.54 × 310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.45x = 193,100.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,100.05/450.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.68

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