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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.24, 627.59 and 385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.24, 627.59 and 385.02 is: 530.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.24 : 627.59 = 385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.24/627.59 = 385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.24x = 627.59 × 385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.24x = 241,632.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,632.53/455.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.78

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