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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.68, 621.54 and 332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.68, 621.54 and 332.68 is: 458.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.68 : 621.54 = 332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.68/621.54 = 332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.68x = 621.54 × 332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.68x = 206,773.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,773.93/450.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.80

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