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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.66, 632.58 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.66, 632.58 and 283.88 is: 391.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.66 : 632.58 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.66/632.58 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.66x = 632.58 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.66x = 179,576.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,576.81/458.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.52

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