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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.08, 628.68 and 458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.08, 628.68 and 458.08 is: 628.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.08 : 628.68 = 458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.08/628.68 = 458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.08x = 628.68 × 458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.08x = 287,985.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,985.73/458.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.68

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