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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.80, 632.82 and 284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.80, 632.82 and 284.20 is: 392.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.80 : 632.82 = 284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.80/632.82 = 284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.80x = 632.82 × 284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.80x = 179,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,847.44/458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.00

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