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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.48, 621.84 and 352.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.48, 621.84 and 352.27 is: 486.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.48 : 621.84 = 352.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.48/621.84 = 352.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.48x = 621.84 × 352.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.48x = 219,055.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,055.58/450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.27

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