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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.75, 621.83 and 319.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.75, 621.83 and 319.83 is: 441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.75 : 621.83 = 319.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.75/621.83 = 319.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.75x = 621.83 × 319.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.75x = 198,878.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,878.29/450.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.22

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