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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.02, 631.46 and 365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.02, 631.46 and 365.08 is: 503.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.02 : 631.46 = 365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.02/631.46 = 365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.02x = 631.46 × 365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.02x = 230,533.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,533.42/458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.33

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