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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.55, 632.97 and 365.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.55, 632.97 and 365.49 is: 504.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.55 : 632.97 = 365.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.55/632.97 = 365.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.55x = 632.97 × 365.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.55x = 231,344.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,344.21/458.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.51

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