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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.08, 627.68 and 385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.08, 627.68 and 385.80 is: 532.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.08 : 627.68 = 385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.08/627.68 = 385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.08x = 627.68 × 385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.08x = 242,158.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,158.94/455.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.12

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