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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.87, 631.28 and 359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.87, 631.28 and 359.40 is: 496.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.87 : 631.28 = 359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.87/631.28 = 359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.87x = 631.28 × 359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.87x = 226,882.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,882.03/456.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.60

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