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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.49, 632.36 and 369.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.49, 632.36 and 369.95 is: 510.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.49 : 632.36 = 369.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.49/632.36 = 369.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.49x = 632.36 × 369.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.49x = 233,936.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,936.57/458.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.23

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