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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.73, 621.88 and 339.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.73, 621.88 and 339.94 is: 469.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.73 : 621.88 = 339.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.73/621.88 = 339.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.73x = 621.88 × 339.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.73x = 211,401.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,401.89/450.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.02

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