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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.44, 631.56 and 352.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.44, 631.56 and 352.35 is: 486.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.44 : 631.56 = 352.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.44/631.56 = 352.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.44x = 631.56 × 352.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.44x = 222,530.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,530.17/457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.47

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