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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.98, 633.48 and 284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.98, 633.48 and 284.32 is: 392.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.98 : 633.48 = 284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.98/633.48 = 284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.98x = 633.48 × 284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.98x = 180,111.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,111.03/458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.42

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