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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.85, 633.26 and 334.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.85, 633.26 and 334.89 is: 462.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.85 : 633.26 = 334.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.85/633.26 = 334.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.85x = 633.26 × 334.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.85x = 212,070.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,070.77/458.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.18

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