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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.60, 632.93 and 281.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.60, 632.93 and 281.66 is: 388.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.60 : 632.93 = 281.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.60/632.93 = 281.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.60x = 632.93 × 281.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.60x = 178,266.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,266.49/458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.72

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