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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.29, 628.20 and 368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.29, 628.20 and 368.43 is: 509.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.29 : 628.20 = 368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.29/628.20 = 368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.29x = 628.20 × 368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.29x = 231,447.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,447.73/454.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.47

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