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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.75, 633.08 and 284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.75, 633.08 and 284.06 is: 392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.75 : 633.08 = 284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.75/633.08 = 284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.75x = 633.08 × 284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.75x = 179,835.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,835.00/458.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.01

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