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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.44, 631.05 and 352.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.44, 631.05 and 352.34 is: 486.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.44 : 631.05 = 352.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.44/631.05 = 352.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.44x = 631.05 × 352.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.44x = 222,344.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,344.16/457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.06

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