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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.22, 627.67 and 371.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.22, 627.67 and 371.29 is: 513.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.22 : 627.67 = 371.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.22/627.67 = 371.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.22x = 627.67 × 371.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.22x = 233,046.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,046.67/454.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.08

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