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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.02, 630.08 and 364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.02, 630.08 and 364.08 is: 501.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.02 : 630.08 = 364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.02/630.08 = 364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.02x = 630.08 × 364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.02x = 229,399.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,399.53/457.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.95

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