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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.59, 628.75 and 372.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.59, 628.75 and 372.46 is: 514.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.59 : 628.75 = 372.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.59/628.75 = 372.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.59x = 628.75 × 372.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.59x = 234,183.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,183.29/455.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.03

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