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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.77, 630.79 and 352.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.77, 630.79 and 352.87 is: 486.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.77 : 630.79 = 352.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.77/630.79 = 352.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.77x = 630.79 × 352.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.77x = 222,586.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,586.87/457.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.24

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