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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.41, 627.55 and 371.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.41, 627.55 and 371.79 is: 513.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.41 : 627.55 = 371.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.41/627.55 = 371.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.41x = 627.55 × 371.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.41x = 233,315.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,315.89/454.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.45

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