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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.29, 632.49 and 443.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.29, 632.49 and 443.93 is: 612.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.29 : 632.49 = 443.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.29/632.49 = 443.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.29x = 632.49 × 443.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.29x = 280,779.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,779.07/458.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.67

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