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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456, 626.54 and 372.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456, 626.54 and 372.88 is: 512.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 626.54 = 372.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/626.54 = 372.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 626.54 × 372.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 233,624.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,624.24/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.33

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