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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.25, 633.22 and 376.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.25, 633.22 and 376.18 is: 518.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.25 : 633.22 = 376.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.25/633.22 = 376.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.25x = 633.22 × 376.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.25x = 238,204.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,204.70/459.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.68

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