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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.08, 628.26 and 382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.08, 628.26 and 382.36 is: 526.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.08 : 628.26 = 382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.08/628.26 = 382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.08x = 628.26 × 382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.08x = 240,221.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,221.49/456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.71

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