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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.53, 630.60 and 364.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.53, 630.60 and 364.17 is: 500.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.53 : 630.60 = 364.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.53/630.60 = 364.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.53x = 630.60 × 364.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.53x = 229,641.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,641.87/458.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.82

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