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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.96, 628.92 and 362.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.96, 628.92 and 362.57 is: 500.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.96 : 628.92 = 362.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.96/628.92 = 362.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.96x = 628.92 × 362.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.96x = 228,024.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,024.38/455.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.10

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