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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.07, 631.88 and 374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.07, 631.88 and 374.18 is: 516.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.07 : 631.88 = 374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.07/631.88 = 374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.07x = 631.88 × 374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.07x = 236,431.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,431.83/458.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.15

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