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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.89, 633.15 and 279.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.89, 633.15 and 279.43 is: 385.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.89 : 633.15 = 279.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.89/633.15 = 279.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.89x = 633.15 × 279.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.89x = 176,921.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,921.10/458.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.55

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