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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.54, 621.81 and 431.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.54, 621.81 and 431.37 is: 595.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.54 : 621.81 = 431.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.54/621.81 = 431.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.54x = 621.81 × 431.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.54x = 268,230.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,230.18/450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.35

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