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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.87, 633.53 and 353.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.87, 633.53 and 353.76 is: 488.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.87 : 633.53 = 353.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.87/633.53 = 353.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.87x = 633.53 × 353.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.87x = 224,115.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,115.80/458.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.41

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