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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.31, 632.26 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.31, 632.26 and 281.22 is: 387.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.31 : 632.26 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.31/632.26 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.31x = 632.26 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.31x = 177,804.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,804.16/458.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.96

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