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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.56, 622.14 and 352.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.56, 622.14 and 352.82 is: 487.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.56 : 622.14 = 352.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.56/622.14 = 352.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.56x = 622.14 × 352.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.56x = 219,503.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,503.43/450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.18

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