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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.20, 631.24 and 352.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.20, 631.24 and 352.10 is: 486.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.20 : 631.24 = 352.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.20/631.24 = 352.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.20x = 631.24 × 352.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.20x = 222,260.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,260.30/457.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.13

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