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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.68, 633.08 and 284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.68, 633.08 and 284.12 is: 392.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.68 : 633.08 = 284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.68/633.08 = 284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.68x = 633.08 × 284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.68x = 179,870.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,870.69/458.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.15

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