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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.55, 632.12 and 334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.55, 632.12 and 334.02 is: 460.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.55 : 632.12 = 334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.55/632.12 = 334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.55x = 632.12 × 334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.55x = 211,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,139.05/458.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.45

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