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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.60, 626.54 and 371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.60, 626.54 and 371.72 is: 513.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.60 : 626.54 = 371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.60/626.54 = 371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.60x = 626.54 × 371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.60x = 232,897.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,897.16/453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.44

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