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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.88, 633.50 and 365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.88, 633.50 and 365.52 is: 504.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.88 : 633.50 = 365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.88/633.50 = 365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.88x = 633.50 × 365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.88x = 231,556.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,556.92/458.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.61

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