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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.56, 621.84 and 362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.56, 621.84 and 362.96 is: 500.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.56 : 621.84 = 362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.56/621.84 = 362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.56x = 621.84 × 362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.56x = 225,703.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,703.05/450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.94

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