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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.25, 632.43 and 283.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.25, 632.43 and 283.65 is: 391.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.25 : 632.43 = 283.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.25/632.43 = 283.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.25x = 632.43 × 283.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.25x = 179,388.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,388.77/458.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.46

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