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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.26, 633.11 and 353.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.26, 633.11 and 353.77 is: 488.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.26 : 633.11 = 353.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.26/633.11 = 353.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.26x = 633.11 × 353.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.26x = 223,971.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,971.97/458.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.75

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