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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.89, 632.48 and 334.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.89, 632.48 and 334.35 is: 460.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.89 : 632.48 = 334.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.89/632.48 = 334.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.89x = 632.48 × 334.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.89x = 211,472.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,472.62/458.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.83

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