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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.52, 629.10 and 358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.52, 629.10 and 358.32 is: 494.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.52 : 629.10 = 358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.52/629.10 = 358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.52x = 629.10 × 358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.52x = 225,419.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,419.11/455.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.86

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