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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.67, 632.92 and 281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.67, 632.92 and 281.56 is: 388.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.67 : 632.92 = 281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.67/632.92 = 281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.67x = 632.92 × 281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.67x = 178,204.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,204.96/458.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.53

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