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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.22, 630.13 and 363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.22, 630.13 and 363.59 is: 501.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.22 : 630.13 = 363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.22/630.13 = 363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.22x = 630.13 × 363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.22x = 229,107.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,107.95/457.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.09

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