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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.51, 632.12 and 444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.51, 632.12 and 444.16 is: 612.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.51 : 632.12 = 444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.51/632.12 = 444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.51x = 632.12 × 444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.51x = 280,760.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,760.99/458.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.34

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