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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.95, 623.39 and 377.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.95, 623.39 and 377.70 is: 520.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.95 : 623.39 = 377.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.95/623.39 = 377.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.95x = 623.39 × 377.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.95x = 235,454.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,454.40/451.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.97

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