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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.67, 633.94 and 365.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.67, 633.94 and 365.71 is: 504.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.67 : 633.94 = 365.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.67/633.94 = 365.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.67x = 633.94 × 365.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.67x = 231,838.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,838.20/459.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.36

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