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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.05, 631.70 and 359.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.05, 631.70 and 359.63 is: 495.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.05 : 631.70 = 359.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.05/631.70 = 359.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.05x = 631.70 × 359.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.05x = 227,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,178.05/458.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.97

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