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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.54, 629.89 and 351.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.54, 629.89 and 351.74 is: 485.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.54 : 629.89 = 351.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.54/629.89 = 351.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.54x = 629.89 × 351.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.54x = 221,557.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,557.51/456.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.30

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