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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.50, 622.28 and 357.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.50, 622.28 and 357.35 is: 493.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.50 : 622.28 = 357.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.50/622.28 = 357.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.50x = 622.28 × 357.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.50x = 222,369.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,369.54/450.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.61

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