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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.72, 633.23 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.72, 633.23 and 335.28 is: 462.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.72 : 633.23 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.72/633.23 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.72x = 633.23 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.72x = 212,307.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,307.68/458.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.83

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