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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.96, 632.66 and 360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.96, 632.66 and 360.54 is: 497.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.96 : 632.66 = 360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.96/632.66 = 360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.96x = 632.66 × 360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.96x = 228,098.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,098.79/458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.00

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