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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.59, 627.72 and 380.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.59, 627.72 and 380.64 is: 524.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.59 : 627.72 = 380.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.59/627.72 = 380.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.59x = 627.72 × 380.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.59x = 238,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,935.34/455.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.46

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