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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.48, 620.17 and 392.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.48, 620.17 and 392.25 is: 540.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.48 : 620.17 = 392.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.48/620.17 = 392.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.48x = 620.17 × 392.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.48x = 243,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,261.68/450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.01

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