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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.16, 627.55 and 376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.16, 627.55 and 376.80 is: 519.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.16 : 627.55 = 376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.16/627.55 = 376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.16x = 627.55 × 376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.16x = 236,460.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,460.84/455.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.51

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