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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.10, 631.94 and 280.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.10, 631.94 and 280.98 is: 387.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.10 : 631.94 = 280.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.10/631.94 = 280.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.10x = 631.94 × 280.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.10x = 177,561.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,561.10/458.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.60

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