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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.58, 628.74 and 368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.58, 628.74 and 368.46 is: 508.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.58 : 628.74 = 368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.58/628.74 = 368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.58x = 628.74 × 368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.58x = 231,665.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,665.54/455.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.51

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