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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.05, 631.04 and 351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.05, 631.04 and 351.96 is: 485.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.05 : 631.04 = 351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.05/631.04 = 351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.05x = 631.04 × 351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.05x = 222,100.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,100.84/457.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.94

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