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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 620.10 and 371.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 620.10 and 371.07 is: 511.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 620.10 = 371.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/620.10 = 371.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 620.10 × 371.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 230,100.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,100.51/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.33

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