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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.56, 633.94 and 380.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.56, 633.94 and 380.42 is: 524.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.56 : 633.94 = 380.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.56/633.94 = 380.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.56x = 633.94 × 380.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.56x = 241,164.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,164.03/459.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.77

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