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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.88, 630.66 and 358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.88, 630.66 and 358.24 is: 494.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.88 : 630.66 = 358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.88/630.66 = 358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.88x = 630.66 × 358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.88x = 225,927.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,927.64/456.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.50

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