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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.43, 632.70 and 281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.43, 632.70 and 281.40 is: 388.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.43 : 632.70 = 281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.43/632.70 = 281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.43x = 632.70 × 281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.43x = 178,041.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,041.78/458.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.37

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