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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.04, 631.89 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.04, 631.89 and 353.16 is: 487.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.04 : 631.89 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.04/631.89 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.04x = 631.89 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.04x = 223,158.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,158.27/458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.20

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