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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.62, 632.98 and 284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.62, 632.98 and 284.08 is: 392.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.62 : 632.98 = 284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.62/632.98 = 284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.62x = 632.98 × 284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.62x = 179,816.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,816.96/458.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.08

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