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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.63, 631.73 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.63, 631.73 and 352.68 is: 486.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.63 : 631.73 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.63/631.73 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.63x = 631.73 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.63x = 222,795.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,795.07/457.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.85

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