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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.25, 629.55 and 378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.25, 629.55 and 378.27 is: 520.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.25 : 629.55 = 378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.25/629.55 = 378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.25x = 629.55 × 378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.25x = 238,139.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,139.88/457.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.81

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