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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.08, 632.40 and 341.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.08, 632.40 and 341.92 is: 472.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.08 : 632.40 = 341.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.08/632.40 = 341.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.08x = 632.40 × 341.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.08x = 216,230.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,230.21/458.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.04

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