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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.60, 632.86 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.60, 632.86 and 359.12 is: 495.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.60 : 632.86 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.60/632.86 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.60x = 632.86 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.60x = 227,274.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,274.50/458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.58

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