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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.34, 633 and 361.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.34, 633 and 361.14 is: 498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.34 : 633 = 361.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.34/633 = 361.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.34x = 633 × 361.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.34x = 228,601.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,601.62/458.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.76

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