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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.45, 633.66 and 385.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.45, 633.66 and 385.82 is: 533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.45 : 633.66 = 385.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.45/633.66 = 385.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.45x = 633.66 × 385.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.45x = 244,478.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,478.70/458.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.27

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