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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.04, 631.36 and 364.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.04, 631.36 and 364.49 is: 502.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.04 : 631.36 = 364.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.04/631.36 = 364.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.04x = 631.36 × 364.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.04x = 230,124.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,124.41/458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.41

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