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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.98, 634.23 and 334.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.98, 634.23 and 334.42 is: 462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.98 : 634.23 = 334.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.98/634.23 = 334.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.98x = 634.23 × 334.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.98x = 212,101.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,101.18/458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.11

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