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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.14, 631.15 and 352.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.14, 631.15 and 352.03 is: 486.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.14 : 631.15 = 352.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.14/631.15 = 352.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.14x = 631.15 × 352.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.14x = 222,178.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,178.82/457.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.02

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