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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.80, 627.12 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.80, 627.12 and 367.68 is: 506.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.80 : 627.12 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.80/627.12 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.80x = 627.12 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.80x = 230,579.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,579.48/454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.99

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