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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.90, 630.87 and 351.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.90, 630.87 and 351.83 is: 485.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.90 : 630.87 = 351.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.90/630.87 = 351.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.90x = 630.87 × 351.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.90x = 221,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,955.84/456.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.79

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