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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.98, 633.46 and 284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.98, 633.46 and 284.38 is: 392.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.98 : 633.46 = 284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.98/633.46 = 284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.98x = 633.46 × 284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.98x = 180,141.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,141.06/458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.48

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