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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.28, 631.82 and 379.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.28, 631.82 and 379.31 is: 522.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.28 : 631.82 = 379.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.28/631.82 = 379.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.28x = 631.82 × 379.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.28x = 239,653.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,653.43/458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.94

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