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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.83, 633.21 and 284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.83, 633.21 and 284.14 is: 392.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.83 : 633.21 = 284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.83/633.21 = 284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.83x = 633.21 × 284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.83x = 179,920.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,920.29/458.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.13

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