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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.52, 629.30 and 376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.52, 629.30 and 376.88 is: 519.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.52 : 629.30 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.52/629.30 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.52x = 629.30 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.52x = 237,170.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,170.58/456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.52

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