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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.88, 633.33 and 353.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.88, 633.33 and 353.79 is: 488.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.88 : 633.33 = 353.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.88/633.33 = 353.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.88x = 633.33 × 353.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.88x = 224,065.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,065.82/458.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.29

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