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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.09, 632.17 and 281.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.09, 632.17 and 281.05 is: 387.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.09 : 632.17 = 281.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.09/632.17 = 281.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.09x = 632.17 × 281.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.09x = 177,669.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,669.97/458.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.85

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