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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.73, 633.94 and 340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.73, 633.94 and 340.88 is: 471.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.73 : 633.94 = 340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.73/633.94 = 340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.73x = 633.94 × 340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.73x = 216,095.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,095.82/458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.07

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