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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.97, 632.91 and 375.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.97, 632.91 and 375.81 is: 518.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.97 : 632.91 = 375.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.97/632.91 = 375.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.97x = 632.91 × 375.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.97x = 237,853.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,853.91/458.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.23

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