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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.56, 633 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.56, 633 and 283.96 is: 391.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.56 : 633 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.56/633 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.56x = 633 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.56x = 179,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,746.68/458.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.98

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