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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.71, 630.14 and 368.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.71, 630.14 and 368.19 is: 508.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.71 : 630.14 = 368.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.71/630.14 = 368.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.71x = 630.14 × 368.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.71x = 232,009.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,009.41/456.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.01

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