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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 619.32 and 370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 619.32 and 370.68 is: 510.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 619.32 = 370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/619.32 = 370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 619.32 × 370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 229,569.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,569.54/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.15

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