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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.25, 633.59 and 437.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.25, 633.59 and 437.85 is: 605.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.25 : 633.59 = 437.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.25/633.59 = 437.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.25x = 633.59 × 437.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.25x = 277,415.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,415.19/458.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.38

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