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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.18, 630.28 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.18, 630.28 and 363.72 is: 502.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.18 : 630.28 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.18/630.28 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.18x = 630.28 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.18x = 229,242.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,242.94/456.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.53

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