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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.98, 629.73 and 357.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.98, 629.73 and 357.58 is: 493.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.98 : 629.73 = 357.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.98/629.73 = 357.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.98x = 629.73 × 357.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.98x = 225,175.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,175.70/455.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.83

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