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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.81, 634.16 and 371.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.81, 634.16 and 371.27 is: 512.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.81 : 634.16 = 371.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.81/634.16 = 371.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.81x = 634.16 × 371.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.81x = 235,442.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,442.34/459.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.04

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