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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.26, 632.24 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.26, 632.24 and 281.16 is: 387.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.26 : 632.24 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.26/632.24 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.26x = 632.24 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.26x = 177,760.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,760.60/458.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.90

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