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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.66, 629.10 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.66, 629.10 and 383.40 is: 528.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.66 : 629.10 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.66/629.10 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.66x = 629.10 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.66x = 241,196.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,196.94/456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.18

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