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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.80, 628.14 and 382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.80, 628.14 and 382.36 is: 526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.80 : 628.14 = 382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.80/628.14 = 382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.80x = 628.14 × 382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.80x = 240,175.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,175.61/455.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.93

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