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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.60, 627.78 and 371.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.60, 627.78 and 371.80 is: 513.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.60 : 627.78 = 371.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.60/627.78 = 371.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.60x = 627.78 × 371.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.60x = 233,408.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,408.60/454.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.44

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