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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.39, 627.01 and 361.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.39, 627.01 and 361.36 is: 498.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.39 : 627.01 = 361.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.39/627.01 = 361.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.39x = 627.01 × 361.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.39x = 226,576.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,576.33/454.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.64

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