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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.96, 632.81 and 284.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.96, 632.81 and 284.27 is: 391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.96 : 632.81 = 284.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.96/632.81 = 284.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.96x = 632.81 × 284.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.96x = 179,886.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,886.45/458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.95

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