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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.36, 633.02 and 418.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.36, 633.02 and 418.87 is: 578.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.36 : 633.02 = 418.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.36/633.02 = 418.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.36x = 633.02 × 418.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.36x = 265,151.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,151.78/458.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.48

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