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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455, 628.18 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455, 628.18 and 356.52 is: 492.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455 : 628.18 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455/628.18 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455x = 628.18 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455x = 223,958.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,958.73/455
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.22

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