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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.18, 631.92 and 375.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.18, 631.92 and 375.14 is: 517.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.18 : 631.92 = 375.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.18/631.92 = 375.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.18x = 631.92 × 375.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.18x = 237,058.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,058.47/458.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.39

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