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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.66, 620.55 and 385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.66, 620.55 and 385.02 is: 530.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.66 : 620.55 = 385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.66/620.55 = 385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.66x = 620.55 × 385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.66x = 238,924.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,924.16/450.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.17

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