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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.09, 620.46 and 367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.09, 620.46 and 367.02 is: 505.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.09 : 620.46 = 367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.09/620.46 = 367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.09x = 620.46 × 367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.09x = 227,721.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,721.23/450.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.95

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