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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.63, 627.35 and 381.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.63, 627.35 and 381.79 is: 525.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.63 : 627.35 = 381.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.63/627.35 = 381.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.63x = 627.35 × 381.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.63x = 239,515.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,515.96/455.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.68

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