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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.80, 632.02 and 365.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.80, 632.02 and 365.86 is: 503.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.80 : 632.02 = 365.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.80/632.02 = 365.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.80x = 632.02 × 365.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.80x = 231,230.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,230.84/458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.99

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