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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.80, 620.52 and 388.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.80, 620.52 and 388.83 is: 535.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.80 : 620.52 = 388.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.80/620.52 = 388.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.80x = 620.52 × 388.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.80x = 241,276.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,276.79/450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.23

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