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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.35, 632.38 and 281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.35, 632.38 and 281.13 is: 387.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.35 : 632.38 = 281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.35/632.38 = 281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.35x = 632.38 × 281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.35x = 177,780.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,780.99/458.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.87

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