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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.58, 631.72 and 384.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.58, 631.72 and 384.86 is: 530.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.58 : 631.72 = 384.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.58/631.72 = 384.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.58x = 631.72 × 384.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.58x = 243,123.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,123.76/458.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.17

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