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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.41, 628.68 and 373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.41, 628.68 and 373.40 is: 515.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.41 : 628.68 = 373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.41/628.68 = 373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.41x = 628.68 × 373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.41x = 234,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,749.11/455.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.47

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