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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.68, 622.07 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.68, 622.07 and 318.24 is: 439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.68 : 622.07 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.68/622.07 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.68x = 622.07 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.68x = 197,967.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,967.56/450.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.26

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