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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.31, 628.56 and 363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.31, 628.56 and 363.36 is: 500.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.31 : 628.56 = 363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.31/628.56 = 363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.31x = 628.56 × 363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.31x = 228,393.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,393.56/456.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.52

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