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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.36, 633.99 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.36, 633.99 and 354.60 is: 489.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.36 : 633.99 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.36/633.99 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.36x = 633.99 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.36x = 224,812.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,812.85/459.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.40

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