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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.58, 622.14 and 310.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.58, 622.14 and 310.87 is: 429.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.58 : 622.14 = 310.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.58/622.14 = 310.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.58x = 622.14 × 310.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.58x = 193,404.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,404.66/450.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.23

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