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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.18, 627.63 and 366.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.18, 627.63 and 366.62 is: 505.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.18 : 627.63 = 366.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.18/627.63 = 366.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.18x = 627.63 × 366.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.18x = 230,101.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,101.71/455.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.52

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