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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.11, 632.31 and 283.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.11, 632.31 and 283.35 is: 391.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.11 : 632.31 = 283.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.11/632.31 = 283.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.11x = 632.31 × 283.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.11x = 179,163.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,163.62/458.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.10

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