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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.23, 630.95 and 359.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.23, 630.95 and 359.22 is: 495.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.23 : 630.95 = 359.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.23/630.95 = 359.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.23x = 630.95 × 359.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.23x = 226,648.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,648.06/457.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.70

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