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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.72, 629.64 and 363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.72, 629.64 and 363.78 is: 501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.72 : 629.64 = 363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.72/629.64 = 363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.72x = 629.64 × 363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.72x = 229,050.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,050.44/456.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.51

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