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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.43, 626.26 and 371.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.43, 626.26 and 371.27 is: 511.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.43 : 626.26 = 371.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.43/626.26 = 371.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.43x = 626.26 × 371.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.43x = 232,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,511.55/454.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.66

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