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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.24, 633.24 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.24, 633.24 and 347.52 is: 480.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.24 : 633.24 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.24/633.24 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.24x = 633.24 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.24x = 220,063.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,063.56/458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.23

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