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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.83, 621.81 and 357.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.83, 621.81 and 357.41 is: 492.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.83 : 621.81 = 357.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.83/621.81 = 357.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.83x = 621.81 × 357.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.83x = 222,242.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,242.67/450.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.96

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