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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.55, 621.63 and 310.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.55, 621.63 and 310.71 is: 428.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.55 : 621.63 = 310.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.55/621.63 = 310.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.55x = 621.63 × 310.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.55x = 193,143.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,143.55/450.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.68

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