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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.22, 631.51 and 364.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.22, 631.51 and 364.59 is: 502.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.22 : 631.51 = 364.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.22/631.51 = 364.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.22x = 631.51 × 364.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.22x = 230,242.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,242.23/458.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.47

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