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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.86, 633.30 and 354.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.86, 633.30 and 354.10 is: 488.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.86 : 633.30 = 354.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.86/633.30 = 354.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.86x = 633.30 × 354.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.86x = 224,251.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,251.53/458.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.71

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