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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.19, 632.36 and 281.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.19, 632.36 and 281.27 is: 388.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.19 : 632.36 = 281.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.19/632.36 = 281.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.19x = 632.36 × 281.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.19x = 177,864.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,864.60/458.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.19

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