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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.04, 630.71 and 280.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.04, 630.71 and 280.31 is: 386.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.04 : 630.71 = 280.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.04/630.71 = 280.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.04x = 630.71 × 280.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.04x = 176,789.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,789.77/457.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.82

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