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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.20, 620.70 and 368.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.20, 620.70 and 368.13 is: 506.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.20 : 620.70 = 368.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.20/620.70 = 368.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.20x = 620.70 × 368.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.20x = 228,498.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,498.29/451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.42

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