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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.60, 633.11 and 284.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.60, 633.11 and 284.05 is: 392.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.60 : 633.11 = 284.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.60/633.11 = 284.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.60x = 633.11 × 284.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.60x = 179,831.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,831.89/458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.13

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