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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.95, 633 and 353.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.95, 633 and 353.89 is: 488.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.95 : 633 = 353.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.95/633 = 353.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.95x = 633 × 353.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.95x = 224,012.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,012.37/458.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.10

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