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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.94, 631.64 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.94, 631.64 and 364.52 is: 502.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.94 : 631.64 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.94/631.64 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.94x = 631.64 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.94x = 230,240.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,240.43/457.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.78

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