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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.73, 633.02 and 281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.73, 633.02 and 281.98 is: 389.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.73 : 633.02 = 281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.73/633.02 = 281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.73x = 633.02 × 281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.73x = 178,498.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,498.98/458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.12

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