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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.96, 633.12 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.96, 633.12 and 334.80 is: 461.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.96 : 633.12 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.96/633.12 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.96x = 633.12 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.96x = 211,968.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,968.58/458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.85

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