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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.16, 873.18 and 458.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.16, 873.18 and 458.28 is: 633.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.16 : 873.18 = 458.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.16/873.18 = 458.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.16x = 873.18 × 458.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.16x = 400,160.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,160.93/632.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.01

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