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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.46, 621.84 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.46, 621.84 and 334 is: 461.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.46 : 621.84 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.46/621.84 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.46x = 621.84 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.46x = 207,694.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,694.56/450.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.07

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