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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.87, 621.44 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.87, 621.44 and 357.18 is: 492.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.87 : 621.44 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.87/621.44 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.87x = 621.44 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.87x = 221,964.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,964.15/450.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.30

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