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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.24, 633.48 and 438.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.24, 633.48 and 438.92 is: 606.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.24 : 633.48 = 438.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.24/633.48 = 438.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.24x = 633.48 × 438.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.24x = 278,047.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,047.04/458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.77

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