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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.81, 633.24 and 443.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.81, 633.24 and 443.62 is: 612.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.81 : 633.24 = 443.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.81/633.24 = 443.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.81x = 633.24 × 443.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.81x = 280,917.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,917.93/458.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.28

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