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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.01, 633.36 and 281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.01, 633.36 and 281.91 is: 389.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.01 : 633.36 = 281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.01/633.36 = 281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.01x = 633.36 × 281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.01x = 178,553.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,553.22/459.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.00

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