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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456, 627.60 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456, 627.60 and 376.68 is: 518.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 627.60 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/627.60 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 627.60 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 236,404.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,404.37/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.43

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