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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.96, 634.07 and 376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.96, 634.07 and 376.94 is: 519.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.96 : 634.07 = 376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.96/634.07 = 376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.96x = 634.07 × 376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.96x = 239,001.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,001.29/459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.61

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