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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.06, 631.94 and 352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.06, 631.94 and 352.96 is: 486.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.06 : 631.94 = 352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.06/631.94 = 352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.06x = 631.94 × 352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.06x = 223,049.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,049.54/458.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.94

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