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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.59, 628.25 and 372.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.59, 628.25 and 372.43 is: 513.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.59 : 628.25 = 372.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.59/628.25 = 372.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.59x = 628.25 × 372.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.59x = 233,979.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,979.15/455.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.57

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