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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.57, 631.79 and 359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.57, 631.79 and 359.16 is: 495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.57 : 631.79 = 359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.57/631.79 = 359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.57x = 631.79 × 359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.57x = 226,913.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,913.70/457.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.91

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