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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.80, 630.90 and 378.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.80, 630.90 and 378.84 is: 522.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.80 : 630.90 = 378.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.80/630.90 = 378.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.80x = 630.90 × 378.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.80x = 239,010.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,010.16/457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.08

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