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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.54, 625.62 and 371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.54, 625.62 and 371.08 is: 510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.54 : 625.62 = 371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.54/625.62 = 371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.54x = 625.62 × 371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.54x = 232,155.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,155.07/454.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.75

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