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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.40, 632.46 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.40, 632.46 and 283.56 is: 391.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.40 : 632.46 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.40/632.46 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.40x = 632.46 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.40x = 179,340.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,340.36/458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.23

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