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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.84, 632.82 and 403.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.84, 632.82 and 403.46 is: 556.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.84 : 632.82 = 403.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.84/632.82 = 403.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.84x = 632.82 × 403.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.84x = 255,317.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,317.56/458.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.44

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