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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.49, 629.31 and 377.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.49, 629.31 and 377.47 is: 520.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.49 : 629.31 = 377.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.49/629.31 = 377.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.49x = 629.31 × 377.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.49x = 237,545.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,545.65/456.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.37

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