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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.15, 635.63 and 458.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.15, 635.63 and 458.07 is: 627.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.15 : 635.63 = 458.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.15/635.63 = 458.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.15x = 635.63 × 458.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.15x = 291,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,160.74/464.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.31

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