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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.38, 631.68 and 379.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.38, 631.68 and 379.30 is: 522.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.38 : 631.68 = 379.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.38/631.68 = 379.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.38x = 631.68 × 379.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.38x = 239,596.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,596.22/458.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.70

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