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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.97, 621.78 and 372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.97, 621.78 and 372.60 is: 513.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.97 : 621.78 = 372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.97/621.78 = 372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.97x = 621.78 × 372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.97x = 231,673.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,673.83/450.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.73

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