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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.54, 621.54 and 339.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.54, 621.54 and 339.84 is: 468.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.54 : 621.54 = 339.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.54/621.54 = 339.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.54x = 621.54 × 339.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.54x = 211,224.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,224.15/450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.82

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