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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.02, 631.88 and 283.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.02, 631.88 and 283.46 is: 391.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.02 : 631.88 = 283.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.02/631.88 = 283.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.02x = 631.88 × 283.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.02x = 179,112.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,112.70/458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.06

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