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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.49, 621.34 and 339.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.49, 621.34 and 339.97 is: 468.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.49 : 621.34 = 339.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.49/621.34 = 339.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.49x = 621.34 × 339.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.49x = 211,236.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,236.96/450.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.90

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