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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.20, 627.08 and 361.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.20, 627.08 and 361.91 is: 498.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.20 : 627.08 = 361.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.20/627.08 = 361.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.20x = 627.08 × 361.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.20x = 226,946.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,946.28/455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.57

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