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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.80, 621.84 and 352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.80, 621.84 and 352.40 is: 486.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.80 : 621.84 = 352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.80/621.84 = 352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.80x = 621.84 × 352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.80x = 219,136.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,136.42/450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.11

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