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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.37, 630.69 and 373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.37, 630.69 and 373.34 is: 515.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.37 : 630.69 = 373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.37/630.69 = 373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.37x = 630.69 × 373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.37x = 235,461.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,461.98/456.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.95

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