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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 629.52 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 629.52 and 358.56 is: 495.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 629.52 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/629.52 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 629.52 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 225,720.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,720.69/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.26

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