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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.96, 631.44 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.96, 631.44 and 379 is: 522.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.96 : 631.44 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.96/631.44 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.96x = 631.44 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.96x = 239,315.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,315.76/457.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.57

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