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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.52, 621.64 and 310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.52, 621.64 and 310.60 is: 428.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.52 : 621.64 = 310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.52/621.64 = 310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.52x = 621.64 × 310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.52x = 193,081.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,081.38/450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.57

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