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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.28, 633.96 and 355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.28, 633.96 and 355.84 is: 491.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.28 : 633.96 = 355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.28/633.96 = 355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.28x = 633.96 × 355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.28x = 225,588.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,588.33/459.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.18

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