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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.87, 632.66 and 359.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.87, 632.66 and 359.09 is: 495.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.87 : 632.66 = 359.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.87/632.66 = 359.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.87x = 632.66 × 359.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.87x = 227,176.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,176.92/458.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.08

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