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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.24, 628.54 and 382.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.24, 628.54 and 382.05 is: 527.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.24 : 628.54 = 382.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.24/628.54 = 382.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.24x = 628.54 × 382.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.24x = 240,132.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,132.75/455.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.48

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