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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.54, 629.28 and 377.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.54, 629.28 and 377.97 is: 520.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.54 : 629.28 = 377.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.54/629.28 = 377.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.54x = 629.28 × 377.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.54x = 237,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,848.96/456.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.98

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