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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.16, 629.60 and 358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.16, 629.60 and 358.28 is: 494.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.16 : 629.60 = 358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.16/629.60 = 358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.16x = 629.60 × 358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.16x = 225,573.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,573.09/456.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.50

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