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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.96, 621.36 and 434.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.96, 621.36 and 434.16 is: 598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.96 : 621.36 = 434.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.96/621.36 = 434.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.96x = 621.36 × 434.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.96x = 269,769.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,769.66/450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.21

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