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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.48, 874.98 and 458.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.48, 874.98 and 458.52 is: 633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.48 : 874.98 = 458.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.48/874.98 = 458.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.48x = 874.98 × 458.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.48x = 401,195.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,195.83/633.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.32

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