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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455, 628.56 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455, 628.56 and 361.44 is: 499.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455 : 628.56 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455/628.56 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455x = 628.56 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455x = 227,186.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,186.73/455
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.31

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