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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.44, 632.56 and 283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.44, 632.56 and 283.84 is: 391.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.44 : 632.56 = 283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.44/632.56 = 283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.44x = 632.56 × 283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.44x = 179,545.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,545.83/458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.65

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