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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.92, 628.44 and 361.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.92, 628.44 and 361.35 is: 499.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.92 : 628.44 = 361.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.92/628.44 = 361.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.92x = 628.44 × 361.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.92x = 227,086.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,086.79/454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.18

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