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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.53, 627.38 and 380.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.53, 627.38 and 380.73 is: 525.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.53 : 627.38 = 380.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.53/627.38 = 380.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.53x = 627.38 × 380.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.53x = 238,862.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,862.39/454.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.52

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