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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.60, 630.03 and 377.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.60, 630.03 and 377.95 is: 520.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.60 : 630.03 = 377.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.60/630.03 = 377.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.60x = 630.03 × 377.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.60x = 238,119.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,119.84/457.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.37

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