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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.48, 625.84 and 372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.48, 625.84 and 372.38 is: 511.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.48 : 625.84 = 372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.48/625.84 = 372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.48x = 625.84 × 372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.48x = 233,050.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,050.30/455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.66

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