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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.78, 629.55 and 373.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.78, 629.55 and 373.35 is: 514.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.78 : 629.55 = 373.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.78/629.55 = 373.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.78x = 629.55 × 373.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.78x = 235,042.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,042.49/456.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.56

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