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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.12, 627.54 and 371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.12, 627.54 and 371.20 is: 512.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.12 : 627.54 = 371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.12/627.54 = 371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.12x = 627.54 × 371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.12x = 232,938.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,938.71/454.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.95

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