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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.48, 631.02 and 359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.48, 631.02 and 359.56 is: 495.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.48 : 631.02 = 359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.48/631.02 = 359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.48x = 631.02 × 359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.48x = 226,889.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,889.55/457.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.96

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