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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.19, 633.71 and 284.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.19, 633.71 and 284.63 is: 392.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.19 : 633.71 = 284.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.19/633.71 = 284.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.19x = 633.71 × 284.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.19x = 180,375.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,375.17/459.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.81

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