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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.83, 627.36 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.83, 627.36 and 361.44 is: 498.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.83 : 627.36 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.83/627.36 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.83x = 627.36 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.83x = 226,753.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,753.00/454.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.54

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