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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.58, 633.09 and 355.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.58, 633.09 and 355.38 is: 490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.58 : 633.09 = 355.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.58/633.09 = 355.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.58x = 633.09 × 355.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.58x = 224,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,987.52/458.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.62

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