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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.02, 630.49 and 279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.02, 630.49 and 279.92 is: 386.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.02 : 630.49 = 279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.02/630.49 = 279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.02x = 630.49 × 279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.02x = 176,486.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,486.76/457.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.17

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