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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.24, 628.11 and 360.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.24, 628.11 and 360.82 is: 498.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.24 : 628.11 = 360.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.24/628.11 = 360.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.24x = 628.11 × 360.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.24x = 226,633.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,633.75/454.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.93

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