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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.62, 675.93 and 372.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.62, 675.93 and 372.86 is: 559.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.62 : 675.93 = 372.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.62/675.93 = 372.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.62x = 675.93 × 372.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.62x = 252,027.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,027.26/450.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.29

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