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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.05, 629.49 and 362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.05, 629.49 and 362.96 is: 501.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.05 : 629.49 = 362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.05/629.49 = 362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.05x = 629.49 × 362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.05x = 228,479.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,479.69/456.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.00

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