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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.24, 635.27 and 449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.24, 635.27 and 449.32 is: 622.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.24 : 635.27 = 449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.24/635.27 = 449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.24x = 635.27 × 449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.24x = 285,439.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,439.52/458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.90

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