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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.92, 630.92 and 358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.92, 630.92 and 358.64 is: 495.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.92 : 630.92 = 358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.92/630.92 = 358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.92x = 630.92 × 358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.92x = 226,273.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,273.15/456.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.21

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