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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.91, 732.57 and 458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.91, 732.57 and 458.20 is: 631.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.91 : 732.57 = 458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.91/732.57 = 458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.91x = 732.57 × 458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.91x = 335,659.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,659.45/531.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.05

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