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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.52, 633.45 and 354.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.52, 633.45 and 354.03 is: 489.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.52 : 633.45 = 354.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.52/633.45 = 354.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.52x = 633.45 × 354.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.52x = 224,260.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,260.30/458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.10

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