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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.99, 630.81 and 358.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.99, 630.81 and 358.77 is: 495.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.99 : 630.81 = 358.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.99/630.81 = 358.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.99x = 630.81 × 358.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.99x = 226,315.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,315.70/456.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.23

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