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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.27, 633.84 and 284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.27, 633.84 and 284.64 is: 392.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.27 : 633.84 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.27/633.84 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.27x = 633.84 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.27x = 180,416.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,416.22/459.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.83

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