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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.10, 631.77 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.10, 631.77 and 325.44 is: 448.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.10 : 631.77 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.10/631.77 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.10x = 631.77 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.10x = 205,603.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,603.23/458.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.82

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