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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.13, 630.76 and 280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.13, 630.76 and 280 is: 386.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.13 : 630.76 = 280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.13/630.76 = 280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.13x = 630.76 × 280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.13x = 176,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,612.80/457.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.35

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