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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.01, 626.40 and 384.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.01, 626.40 and 384.72 is: 529.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.01 : 626.40 = 384.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.01/626.40 = 384.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.01x = 626.40 × 384.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.01x = 240,988.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,988.61/455.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.63

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