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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.82, 633.26 and 281.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.82, 633.26 and 281.84 is: 388.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.82 : 633.26 = 281.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.82/633.26 = 281.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.82x = 633.26 × 281.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.82x = 178,478.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,478.00/458.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.99

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