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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.54, 632.81 and 375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.54, 632.81 and 375.40 is: 518.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.54 : 632.81 = 375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.54/632.81 = 375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.54x = 632.81 × 375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.54x = 237,556.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,556.23/458.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.08

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