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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.52, 621.78 and 376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.52, 621.78 and 376.72 is: 519.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.52 : 621.78 = 376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.52/621.78 = 376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.52x = 621.78 × 376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.52x = 234,236.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,236.96/450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.93

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