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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.96, 632.54 and 334.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.96, 632.54 and 334.42 is: 460.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.96 : 632.54 = 334.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.96/632.54 = 334.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.96x = 632.54 × 334.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.96x = 211,533.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,533.15/458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.90

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