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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.20, 633.28 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.20, 633.28 and 376.16 is: 518.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.20 : 633.28 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.20/633.28 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.20x = 633.28 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.20x = 238,214.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,214.60/459.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.76

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