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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.38, 632.87 and 353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.38, 632.87 and 353.28 is: 487.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.38 : 632.87 = 353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.38/632.87 = 353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.38x = 632.87 × 353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.38x = 223,580.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,580.31/458.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.76

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