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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.95, 633.16 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.95, 633.16 and 281.76 is: 388.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.95 : 633.16 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.95/633.16 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.95x = 633.16 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.95x = 178,399.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,399.51/458.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.71

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