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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.83, 630.12 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.83, 630.12 and 363.44 is: 501.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.83 : 630.12 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.83/630.12 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.83x = 630.12 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.83x = 229,010.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,010.81/456.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.30

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