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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.96, 633.47 and 284.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.96, 633.47 and 284.18 is: 392.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.96 : 633.47 = 284.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.96/633.47 = 284.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.96x = 633.47 × 284.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.96x = 180,019.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,019.50/458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.23

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