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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.30, 633.11 and 360.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.30, 633.11 and 360.89 is: 497.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.30 : 633.11 = 360.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.30/633.11 = 360.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.30x = 633.11 × 360.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.30x = 228,478.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,478.10/459.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.45

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