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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.63, 626.73 and 361.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.63, 626.73 and 361.41 is: 498.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.63 : 626.73 = 361.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.63/626.73 = 361.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.63x = 626.73 × 361.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.63x = 226,508.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,508.21/454.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.22

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