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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.41, 626.94 and 378.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.41, 626.94 and 378.78 is: 522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.41 : 626.94 = 378.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.41/626.94 = 378.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.41x = 626.94 × 378.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.41x = 237,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,469.98/454.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.59

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