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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.12, 627.45 and 361.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.12, 627.45 and 361.55 is: 499.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.12 : 627.45 = 361.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.12/627.45 = 361.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.12x = 627.45 × 361.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.12x = 226,854.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,854.55/454.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.55

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