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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.62, 629.43 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.62, 629.43 and 358.20 is: 493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.62 : 629.43 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.62/629.43 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.62x = 629.43 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.62x = 225,460.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,460.04/456.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.76

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