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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.82, 634.26 and 361.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.82, 634.26 and 361.54 is: 498.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.82 : 634.26 = 361.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.82/634.26 = 361.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.82x = 634.26 × 361.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.82x = 229,310.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,310.36/459.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.70

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