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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.16, 627.72 and 361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.16, 627.72 and 361.80 is: 498.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.16 : 627.72 = 361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.16/627.72 = 361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.16x = 627.72 × 361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.16x = 227,109.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,109.10/455.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.97

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