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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.26, 633.12 and 353.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.26, 633.12 and 353.77 is: 488.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.26 : 633.12 = 353.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.26/633.12 = 353.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.26x = 633.12 × 353.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.26x = 223,975.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,975.95/458.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.76

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