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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.28, 630.88 and 282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.28, 630.88 and 282.32 is: 389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.28 : 630.88 = 282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.28/630.88 = 282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.28x = 630.88 × 282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.28x = 178,110.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,110.04/457.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.50

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