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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.23, 622.10 and 372.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.23, 622.10 and 372.47 is: 514.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.23 : 622.10 = 372.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.23/622.10 = 372.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.23x = 622.10 × 372.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.23x = 231,713.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,713.59/450.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.66

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