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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.91, 632.90 and 325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.91, 632.90 and 325.88 is: 449.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.91 : 632.90 = 325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.91/632.90 = 325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.91x = 632.90 × 325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.91x = 206,244.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,244.66/458.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.42

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