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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451, 621.84 and 367.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451, 621.84 and 367.94 is: 507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451 : 621.84 = 367.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451/621.84 = 367.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451x = 621.84 × 367.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451x = 228,799.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,799.81/451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.32

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