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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.92, 631.80 and 359.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.92, 631.80 and 359.37 is: 495.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.92 : 631.80 = 359.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.92/631.80 = 359.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.92x = 631.80 × 359.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.92x = 227,049.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,049.97/457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.83

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