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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.84, 621.12 and 363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.84, 621.12 and 363.36 is: 500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.84 : 621.12 = 363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.84/621.12 = 363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.84x = 621.12 × 363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.84x = 225,690.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,690.16/450.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.60

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