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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.59, 633.93 and 284.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.59, 633.93 and 284.92 is: 393.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.59 : 633.93 = 284.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.59/633.93 = 284.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.59x = 633.93 × 284.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.59x = 180,616.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,616.68/459.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.00

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