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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.98, 633.09 and 328.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.98, 633.09 and 328.06 is: 452.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.98 : 633.09 = 328.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.98/633.09 = 328.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.98x = 633.09 × 328.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.98x = 207,691.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,691.51/458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.51

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