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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.31, 627.92 and 361.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.31, 627.92 and 361.90 is: 499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.31 : 627.92 = 361.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.31/627.92 = 361.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.31x = 627.92 × 361.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.31x = 227,244.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,244.58/455.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.10

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