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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.71, 633.12 and 281.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.71, 633.12 and 281.67 is: 388.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.71 : 633.12 = 281.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.71/633.12 = 281.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.71x = 633.12 × 281.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.71x = 178,332.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,332.63/458.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.77

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