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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.55, 632.81 and 281.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.55, 632.81 and 281.54 is: 388.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.55 : 632.81 = 281.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.55/632.81 = 281.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.55x = 632.81 × 281.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.55x = 178,163.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,163.61/458.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.54

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