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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.43, 629.36 and 372.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.43, 629.36 and 372.51 is: 514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.43 : 629.36 = 372.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.43/629.36 = 372.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.43x = 629.36 × 372.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.43x = 234,441.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,441.03/455.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.77

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