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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.53, 632.70 and 281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.53, 632.70 and 281.52 is: 388.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.53 : 632.70 = 281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.53/632.70 = 281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.53x = 632.70 × 281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.53x = 178,117.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,117.70/458.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.46

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