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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.48, 629.22 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.48, 629.22 and 361.92 is: 499.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.48 : 629.22 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.48/629.22 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.48x = 629.22 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.48x = 227,727.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,727.30/455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.97

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