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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.54, 631.20 and 352.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.54, 631.20 and 352.66 is: 486.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.54 : 631.20 = 352.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.54/631.20 = 352.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.54x = 631.20 × 352.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.54x = 222,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,598.99/457.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.51

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