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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.95, 621.54 and 318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.95, 621.54 and 318.22 is: 438.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.95 : 621.54 = 318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.95/621.54 = 318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.95x = 621.54 × 318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.95x = 197,784.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,784.90/450.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.60

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