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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.18, 632.08 and 281.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.18, 632.08 and 281.10 is: 387.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.18 : 632.08 = 281.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.18/632.08 = 281.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.18x = 632.08 × 281.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.18x = 177,677.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,677.69/458.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.79

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