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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.64, 631.53 and 384.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.64, 631.53 and 384.66 is: 529.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.64 : 631.53 = 384.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.64/631.53 = 384.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.64x = 631.53 × 384.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.64x = 242,924.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,924.33/458.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.66

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