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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.25, 632.79 and 341.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.25, 632.79 and 341.61 is: 471.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.25 : 632.79 = 341.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.25/632.79 = 341.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.25x = 632.79 × 341.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.25x = 216,167.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,167.39/458.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.72

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