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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.84, 622.20 and 320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.84, 622.20 and 320.44 is: 442.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.84 : 622.20 = 320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.84/622.20 = 320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.84x = 622.20 × 320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.84x = 199,377.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,377.77/450.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.24

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