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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.78, 626.79 and 371.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.78, 626.79 and 371.35 is: 511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.78 : 626.79 = 371.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.78/626.79 = 371.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.78x = 626.79 × 371.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.78x = 232,758.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,758.47/454.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.80

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