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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.81, 675 and 370.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.81, 675 and 370.62 is: 554.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.81 : 675 = 370.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.81/675 = 370.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.81x = 675 × 370.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.81x = 250,168.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,168.50/450.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.93

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