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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.16, 628.12 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.16, 628.12 and 356.64 is: 491.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.16 : 628.12 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.16/628.12 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.16x = 628.12 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.16x = 224,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,012.72/456.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.08

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