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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.73, 630.77 and 358.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.73, 630.77 and 358.33 is: 494.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.73 : 630.77 = 358.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.73/630.77 = 358.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.73x = 630.77 × 358.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.73x = 226,023.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,023.81/456.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.87

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