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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.53, 630.59 and 383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.53, 630.59 and 383.22 is: 529.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.53 : 630.59 = 383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.53/630.59 = 383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.53x = 630.59 × 383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.53x = 241,652.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,652.78/456.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.33

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