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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.14, 633.57 and 372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.14, 633.57 and 372.02 is: 513.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.14 : 633.57 = 372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.14/633.57 = 372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.14x = 633.57 × 372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.14x = 235,700.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,700.71/459.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.35

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