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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.10, 632.42 and 283.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.10, 632.42 and 283.54 is: 391.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.10 : 632.42 = 283.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.10/632.42 = 283.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.10x = 632.42 × 283.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.10x = 179,316.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,316.37/458.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.43

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