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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.49, 621.63 and 332.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.49, 621.63 and 332.53 is: 458.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.49 : 621.63 = 332.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.49/621.63 = 332.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.49x = 621.63 × 332.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.49x = 206,705.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,705.85/450.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.85

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