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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.22, 627.74 and 372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.22, 627.74 and 372.06 is: 513.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.22 : 627.74 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.22/627.74 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.22x = 627.74 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.22x = 233,551.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,551.95/455.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.06

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