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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.56, 631.23 and 359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.56, 631.23 and 359.60 is: 496.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.56 : 631.23 = 359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.56/631.23 = 359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.56x = 631.23 × 359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.56x = 226,994.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,994.16/457.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.09

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