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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.36, 619.98 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.36, 619.98 and 376.56 is: 518.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.36 : 619.98 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.36/619.98 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.36x = 619.98 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.36x = 233,459.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,459.67/450.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.38

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