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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.58, 632.16 and 334.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.58, 632.16 and 334.38 is: 460.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.58 : 632.16 = 334.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.58/632.16 = 334.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.58x = 632.16 × 334.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.58x = 211,381.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,381.66/458.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.95

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