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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.40, 632.62 and 283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.40, 632.62 and 283.76 is: 391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.40 : 632.62 = 283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.40/632.62 = 283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.40x = 632.62 × 283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.40x = 179,512.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,512.25/458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.61

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