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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.84, 623.04 and 376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.84, 623.04 and 376.98 is: 520.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.84 : 623.04 = 376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.84/623.04 = 376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.84x = 623.04 × 376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.84x = 234,873.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,873.62/450.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.97

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