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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.91, 620.89 and 385.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.91, 620.89 and 385.27 is: 530.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.91 : 620.89 = 385.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.91/620.89 = 385.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.91x = 620.89 × 385.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.91x = 239,210.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,210.29/450.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.51

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