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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.19, 633.46 and 282.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.19, 633.46 and 282.09 is: 389.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.19 : 633.46 = 282.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.19/633.46 = 282.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.19x = 633.46 × 282.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.19x = 178,692.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,692.73/459.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.15

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