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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.54, 621.57 and 345.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.54, 621.57 and 345.63 is: 476.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.54 : 621.57 = 345.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.54/621.57 = 345.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.54x = 621.57 × 345.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.54x = 214,833.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,833.24/450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.83

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