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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 622.50 and 338.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 622.50 and 338.49 is: 467.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 622.50 = 338.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/622.50 = 338.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 622.50 × 338.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 210,710.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,710.03/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.50

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