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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.96, 627.08 and 367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.96, 627.08 and 367.60 is: 506.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.96 : 627.08 = 367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.96/627.08 = 367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.96x = 627.08 × 367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.96x = 230,514.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,514.61/454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.67

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