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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.63, 622.53 and 368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.63, 622.53 and 368.60 is: 508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.63 : 622.53 = 368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.63/622.53 = 368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.63x = 622.53 × 368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.63x = 229,461.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,461.45/451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.07

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