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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.28, 632.48 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.28, 632.48 and 341.64 is: 471.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.28 : 632.48 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.28/632.48 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.28x = 632.48 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.28x = 216,078.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,078.76/458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.50

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