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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.04, 629.98 and 363.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.04, 629.98 and 363.49 is: 501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.04 : 629.98 = 363.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.04/629.98 = 363.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.04x = 629.98 × 363.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.04x = 228,988.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,988.95/457.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.02

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