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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.48, 622.24 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.48, 622.24 and 363.44 is: 502.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.48 : 622.24 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.48/622.24 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.48x = 622.24 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.48x = 226,146.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,146.91/450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.01

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