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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.48, 620.76 and 381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.48, 620.76 and 381.36 is: 525.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.48 : 620.76 = 381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.48/620.76 = 381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.48x = 620.76 × 381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.48x = 236,733.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,733.03/450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.51

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