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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.36, 620.90 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.36, 620.90 and 375.36 is: 517.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.36 : 620.90 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.36/620.90 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.36x = 620.90 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.36x = 233,061.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,061.02/450.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.50

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