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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.51, 630 and 358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.51, 630 and 358.10 is: 494.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.51 : 630 = 358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.51/630 = 358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.51x = 630 × 358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.51x = 225,603
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,603/456.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.19

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