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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.24, 629.01 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.24, 629.01 and 382.44 is: 527.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.24 : 629.01 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.24/629.01 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.24x = 629.01 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.24x = 240,558.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,558.58/456.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.26

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