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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.18, 628.80 and 356.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.18, 628.80 and 356.43 is: 491.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.18 : 628.80 = 356.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.18/628.80 = 356.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.18x = 628.80 × 356.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.18x = 224,118.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,118.96/456.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.29

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