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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.29, 632.91 and 371.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.29, 632.91 and 371.62 is: 513.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.29 : 632.91 = 371.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.29/632.91 = 371.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.29x = 632.91 × 371.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.29x = 235,202.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,202.01/458.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.22

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