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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.31, 628.91 and 376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.31, 628.91 and 376.94 is: 520.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.31 : 628.91 = 376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.31/628.91 = 376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.31x = 628.91 × 376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.31x = 237,062.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,062.44/455.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.66

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