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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.75, 631.62 and 379.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.75, 631.62 and 379.77 is: 522.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.75 : 631.62 = 379.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.75/631.62 = 379.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.75x = 631.62 × 379.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.75x = 239,870.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,870.33/458.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.88

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