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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.24, 627.62 and 376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.24, 627.62 and 376.48 is: 520.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.24 : 627.62 = 376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.24/627.62 = 376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.24x = 627.62 × 376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.24x = 236,286.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,286.38/454.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.18

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