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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.58, 633.39 and 334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.58, 633.39 and 334.04 is: 461.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.58 : 633.39 = 334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.58/633.39 = 334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.58x = 633.39 × 334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.58x = 211,577.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,577.60/458.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.38

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