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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.96, 628.29 and 362.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.96, 628.29 and 362.68 is: 500.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.96 : 628.29 = 362.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.96/628.29 = 362.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.96x = 628.29 × 362.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.96x = 227,868.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,868.22/454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.85

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