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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.14, 630.81 and 282.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.14, 630.81 and 282.45 is: 389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.14 : 630.81 = 282.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.14/630.81 = 282.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.14x = 630.81 × 282.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.14x = 178,172.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,172.28/457.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.75

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