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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.59, 626.87 and 371.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.59, 626.87 and 371.43 is: 512.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.59 : 626.87 = 371.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.59/626.87 = 371.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.59x = 626.87 × 371.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.59x = 232,839.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,839.25/454.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.20

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