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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.98, 633.03 and 347.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.98, 633.03 and 347.32 is: 479.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.98 : 633.03 = 347.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.98/633.03 = 347.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.98x = 633.03 × 347.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.98x = 219,863.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,863.98/458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.03

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