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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.91, 633.15 and 365.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.91, 633.15 and 365.36 is: 504.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.91 : 633.15 = 365.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.91/633.15 = 365.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.91x = 633.15 × 365.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.91x = 231,324.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,324.52/458.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.07

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