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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.87, 632.66 and 360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.87, 632.66 and 360.40 is: 497.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.87 : 632.66 = 360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.87/632.66 = 360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.87x = 632.66 × 360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.87x = 228,010.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,010.66/457.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.98

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