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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.52, 632.92 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.52, 632.92 and 376.56 is: 519.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.52 : 632.92 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.52/632.92 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.52x = 632.92 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.52x = 238,332.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,332.36/458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.79

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