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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.81, 634.37 and 354.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.81, 634.37 and 354.71 is: 489.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.81 : 634.37 = 354.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.81/634.37 = 354.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.81x = 634.37 × 354.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.81x = 225,017.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,017.20/459.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.37

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