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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.16, 625.90 and 371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.16, 625.90 and 371 is: 511.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.16 : 625.90 = 371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.16/625.90 = 371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.16x = 625.90 × 371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.16x = 232,208.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,208.90/454.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.29

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