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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.46, 631.60 and 360.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.46, 631.60 and 360.05 is: 496.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.46 : 631.60 = 360.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.46/631.60 = 360.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.46x = 631.60 × 360.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.46x = 227,403.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,403.52/458.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.02

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