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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.68, 620.52 and 395.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.68, 620.52 and 395.10 is: 543.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.68 : 620.52 = 395.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.68/620.52 = 395.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.68x = 620.52 × 395.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.68x = 245,167.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,167.45/450.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.99

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