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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.83, 629.26 and 373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.83, 629.26 and 373.82 is: 516.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.83 : 629.26 = 373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.83/629.26 = 373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.83x = 629.26 × 373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.83x = 235,229.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,229.97/455.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.05

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