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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.06, 631.71 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.06, 631.71 and 359.64 is: 495.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.06 : 631.71 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.06/631.71 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.06x = 631.71 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.06x = 227,190.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,190.30/458.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.99

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