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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459, 633.66 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459, 633.66 and 376.32 is: 519.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459 : 633.66 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459/633.66 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459x = 633.66 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459x = 238,458.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,458.93/459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.52

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