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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.90, 621.88 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.90, 621.88 and 319.68 is: 440.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.90 : 621.88 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.90/621.88 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.90x = 621.88 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.90x = 198,801.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,801.80/450.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.90

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