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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.23, 632.11 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.23, 632.11 and 347.52 is: 479.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.23 : 632.11 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.23/632.11 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.23x = 632.11 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.23x = 219,669.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,669.13/458.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.39

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