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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.52, 631.69 and 375.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.52, 631.69 and 375.14 is: 516.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.52 : 631.69 = 375.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.52/631.69 = 375.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.52x = 631.69 × 375.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.52x = 236,969.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,969.76/458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.82

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