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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.80, 620.23 and 352.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.80, 620.23 and 352.38 is: 484.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.80 : 620.23 = 352.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.80/620.23 = 352.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.80x = 620.23 × 352.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.80x = 218,556.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,556.65/450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.82

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