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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.52, 632.82 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.52, 632.82 and 283.86 is: 391.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.52 : 632.82 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.52/632.82 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.52x = 632.82 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.52x = 179,632.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,632.29/458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.77

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