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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.76, 873.36 and 458.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.76, 873.36 and 458.07 is: 632.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.76 : 873.36 = 458.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.76/873.36 = 458.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.76x = 873.36 × 458.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.76x = 400,060.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,060.02/632.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.25

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