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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.72, 631.02 and 364.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.72, 631.02 and 364.78 is: 502.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.72 : 631.02 = 364.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.72/631.02 = 364.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.72x = 631.02 × 364.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.72x = 230,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,183.48/457.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.89

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