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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451, 620.70 and 371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451, 620.70 and 371.68 is: 511.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451 : 620.70 = 371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451/620.70 = 371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451x = 620.70 × 371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451x = 230,701.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,701.78/451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.53

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