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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.31, 630.77 and 363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.31, 630.77 and 363.92 is: 501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.31 : 630.77 = 363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.31/630.77 = 363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.31x = 630.77 × 363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.31x = 229,549.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,549.82/457.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.96

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