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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.04, 632.46 and 438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.04, 632.46 and 438.84 is: 605.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.04 : 632.46 = 438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.04/632.46 = 438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.04x = 632.46 × 438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.04x = 277,548.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,548.75/458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.95

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