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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.65, 621.51 and 368.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.65, 621.51 and 368.03 is: 507.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.65 : 621.51 = 368.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.65/621.51 = 368.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.65x = 621.51 × 368.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.65x = 228,731.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,731.22/450.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.56

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