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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.66, 626.59 and 371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.66, 626.59 and 371.50 is: 511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.66 : 626.59 = 371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.66/626.59 = 371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.66x = 626.59 × 371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.66x = 232,778.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,778.19/454.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.98

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