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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.83, 632.50 and 334.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.83, 632.50 and 334.63 is: 461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.83 : 632.50 = 334.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.83/632.50 = 334.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.83x = 632.50 × 334.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.83x = 211,653.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,653.48/458.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.29

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