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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.44, 629.57 and 363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.44, 629.57 and 363.02 is: 500.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.44 : 629.57 = 363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.44/629.57 = 363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.44x = 629.57 × 363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.44x = 228,544.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,544.26/456.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.72

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