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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.44, 631.46 and 352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.44, 631.46 and 352.48 is: 486.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.44 : 631.46 = 352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.44/631.46 = 352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.44x = 631.46 × 352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.44x = 222,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,577.02/457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.57

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