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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.79, 631.46 and 373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.79, 631.46 and 373.88 is: 515.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.79 : 631.46 = 373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.79/631.46 = 373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.79x = 631.46 × 373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.79x = 236,092.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,092.78/457.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.73

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