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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.17, 633.71 and 284.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.17, 633.71 and 284.57 is: 392.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.17 : 633.71 = 284.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.17/633.71 = 284.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.17x = 633.71 × 284.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.17x = 180,332.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,332.40/459.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.74

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