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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.38, 629.97 and 357.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.38, 629.97 and 357.74 is: 493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.38 : 629.97 = 357.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.38/629.97 = 357.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.38x = 629.97 × 357.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.38x = 225,365.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,365.47/456.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.81

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