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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.84, 629.64 and 369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.84, 629.64 and 369.72 is: 509.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.84 : 629.64 = 369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.84/629.64 = 369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.84x = 629.64 × 369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.84x = 232,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,790.50/456.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.57

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