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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.99, 622.35 and 320.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.99, 622.35 and 320.18 is: 441.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.99 : 622.35 = 320.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.99/622.35 = 320.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.99x = 622.35 × 320.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.99x = 199,260.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,260.91/450.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.83

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