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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.62, 622.72 and 339.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.62, 622.72 and 339.91 is: 469.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.62 : 622.72 = 339.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.62/622.72 = 339.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.62x = 622.72 × 339.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.62x = 211,668.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,668.76/450.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.73

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