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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.80, 633.41 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.80, 633.41 and 348.08 is: 480.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.80 : 633.41 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.80/633.41 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.80x = 633.41 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.80x = 220,476.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,476.82/458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.55

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