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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.51, 622.16 and 310.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.51, 622.16 and 310.98 is: 429.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.51 : 622.16 = 310.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.51/622.16 = 310.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.51x = 622.16 × 310.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.51x = 193,479.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,479.32/450.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.47

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