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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.16, 621.32 and 376.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.16, 621.32 and 376.35 is: 519.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.16 : 621.32 = 376.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.16/621.32 = 376.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.16x = 621.32 × 376.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.16x = 233,831.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,831.69/450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.44

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