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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.11, 632.29 and 325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.11, 632.29 and 325.52 is: 449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.11 : 632.29 = 325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.11/632.29 = 325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.11x = 632.29 × 325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.11x = 205,822.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,822.05/458.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.29

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