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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.14, 633.76 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.14, 633.76 and 361.60 is: 499.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.14 : 633.76 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.14/633.76 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.14x = 633.76 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.14x = 229,165.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,165.13/459.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.12

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