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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.41, 630.48 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.41, 630.48 and 352.92 is: 486.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.41 : 630.48 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.41/630.48 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.41x = 630.48 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.41x = 222,509.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,509.00/457.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.45

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