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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.24, 631.16 and 282.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.24, 631.16 and 282.76 is: 390.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.24 : 631.16 = 282.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.24/631.16 = 282.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.24x = 631.16 × 282.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.24x = 178,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,466.80/457.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.31

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