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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.20, 619.92 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.20, 619.92 and 363.60 is: 499.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.20 : 619.92 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.20/619.92 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.20x = 619.92 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.20x = 225,402.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,402.91/451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.56

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