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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.74, 627.42 and 360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.74, 627.42 and 360.32 is: 498.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.74 : 627.42 = 360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.74/627.42 = 360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.74x = 627.42 × 360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.74x = 226,069.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,069.84/453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.24

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