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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.56, 632.88 and 281.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.56, 632.88 and 281.62 is: 388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.56 : 632.88 = 281.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.56/632.88 = 281.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.56x = 632.88 × 281.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.56x = 178,231.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,231.67/458.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.68

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