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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.45, 632.90 and 333.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.45, 632.90 and 333.89 is: 460.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.45 : 632.90 = 333.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.45/632.90 = 333.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.45x = 632.90 × 333.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.45x = 211,318.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,318.98/458.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.94

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