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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.28, 630.78 and 282.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.28, 630.78 and 282.50 is: 389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.28 : 630.78 = 282.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.28/630.78 = 282.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.28x = 630.78 × 282.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.28x = 178,195.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,195.35/457.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.69

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