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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.55, 620.33 and 392.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.55, 620.33 and 392.33 is: 540.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.55 : 620.33 = 392.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.55/620.33 = 392.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.55x = 620.33 × 392.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.55x = 243,373.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,373.66/450.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.17

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