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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.90, 621.81 and 352.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.90, 621.81 and 352.62 is: 486.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.90 : 621.81 = 352.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.90/621.81 = 352.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.90x = 621.81 × 352.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.90x = 219,262.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,262.64/450.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.28

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