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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.07, 631.98 and 283.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.07, 631.98 and 283.11 is: 390.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.07 : 631.98 = 283.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.07/631.98 = 283.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.07x = 631.98 × 283.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.07x = 178,919.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,919.86/458.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.60

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