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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.63, 632.99 and 443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.63, 632.99 and 443.44 is: 612.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.63 : 632.99 = 443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.63/632.99 = 443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.63x = 632.99 × 443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.63x = 280,691.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,691.66/458.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.02

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