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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.55, 632.65 and 283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.55, 632.65 and 283.95 is: 391.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.55 : 632.65 = 283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.55/632.65 = 283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.55x = 632.65 × 283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.55x = 179,640.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,640.97/458.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.76

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