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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.80, 632.41 and 375.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.80, 632.41 and 375.76 is: 517.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.80 : 632.41 = 375.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.80/632.41 = 375.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.80x = 632.41 × 375.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.80x = 237,636.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,636.28/458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.95

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