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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.61, 632.10 and 358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.61, 632.10 and 358.88 is: 494.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.61 : 632.10 = 358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.61/632.10 = 358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.61x = 632.10 × 358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.61x = 226,849.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,849.79/458.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.64

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