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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.87, 626.42 and 370.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.87, 626.42 and 370.82 is: 511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.87 : 626.42 = 370.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.87/626.42 = 370.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.87x = 626.42 × 370.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.87x = 232,289.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,289.06/453.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.80

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