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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.62, 635.18 and 376.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.62, 635.18 and 376.59 is: 520.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.62 : 635.18 = 376.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.62/635.18 = 376.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.62x = 635.18 × 376.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.62x = 239,202.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,202.44/459.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.44

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