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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.26, 632.19 and 353.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.26, 632.19 and 353.17 is: 487.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.26 : 632.19 = 353.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.26/632.19 = 353.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.26x = 632.19 × 353.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.26x = 223,270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,270.54/458.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.21

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