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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.54, 622.62 and 372.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.54, 622.62 and 372.78 is: 515.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.54 : 622.62 = 372.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.54/622.62 = 372.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.54x = 622.62 × 372.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.54x = 232,100.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,100.28/450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.16

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