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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.03, 628.13 and 373.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.03, 628.13 and 373.01 is: 514.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.03 : 628.13 = 373.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.03/628.13 = 373.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.03x = 628.13 × 373.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.03x = 234,301.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,301.27/455.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.92

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