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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.98, 633.18 and 334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.98, 633.18 and 334.44 is: 461.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.98 : 633.18 = 334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.98/633.18 = 334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.98x = 633.18 × 334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.98x = 211,760.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,760.72/458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.37

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