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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.22, 630.33 and 364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.22, 630.33 and 364.28 is: 502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.22 : 630.33 = 364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.22/630.33 = 364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.22x = 630.33 × 364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.22x = 229,616.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,616.61/457.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.20

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