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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.96, 633.02 and 380.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.96, 633.02 and 380.57 is: 524.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.96 : 633.02 = 380.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.96/633.02 = 380.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.96x = 633.02 × 380.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.96x = 240,903.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,903.35/458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.90

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