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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.64, 631.98 and 365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.64, 631.98 and 365.40 is: 503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.64 : 631.98 = 365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.64/631.98 = 365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.64x = 631.98 × 365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.64x = 230,925.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,925.49/458.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.50

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