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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.68, 632.08 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.68, 632.08 and 360.48 is: 497.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.68 : 632.08 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.68/632.08 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.68x = 632.08 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.68x = 227,852.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,852.20/457.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.84

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