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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.27, 632.65 and 353.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.27, 632.65 and 353.12 is: 487.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.27 : 632.65 = 353.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.27/632.65 = 353.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.27x = 632.65 × 353.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.27x = 223,403.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,403.50/458.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.50

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