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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.68, 632.82 and 281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.68, 632.82 and 281.56 is: 388.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.68 : 632.82 = 281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.68/632.82 = 281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.68x = 632.82 × 281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.68x = 178,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,176.80/458.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.46

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