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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.52, 630.48 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.52, 630.48 and 359.32 is: 496.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.52 : 630.48 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.52/630.48 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.52x = 630.48 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.52x = 226,544.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,544.07/456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.24

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