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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.73, 633.17 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.73, 633.17 and 283.98 is: 391.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.73 : 633.17 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.73/633.17 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.73x = 633.17 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.73x = 179,806.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,806.20/458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.97

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