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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.95, 631.62 and 352.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.95, 631.62 and 352.89 is: 486.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.95 : 631.62 = 352.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.95/631.62 = 352.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.95x = 631.62 × 352.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.95x = 222,892.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,892.38/457.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.72

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