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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.06, 629.27 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.06, 629.27 and 363.12 is: 501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.06 : 629.27 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.06/629.27 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.06x = 629.27 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.06x = 228,497.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,497.71/456.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.02

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