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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.69, 633.76 and 380.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.69, 633.76 and 380.71 is: 524.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.69 : 633.76 = 380.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.69/633.76 = 380.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.69x = 633.76 × 380.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.69x = 241,278.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,278.61/459.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.88

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