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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.06, 630.85 and 280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.06, 630.85 and 280.14 is: 386.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.06 : 630.85 = 280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.06/630.85 = 280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.06x = 630.85 × 280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.06x = 176,723.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,723.88/457.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.66

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