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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.81, 633.83 and 361.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.81, 633.83 and 361.40 is: 498.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.81 : 633.83 = 361.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.81/633.83 = 361.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.81x = 633.83 × 361.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.81x = 229,061.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,061.19/459.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.16

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