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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.28, 631.05 and 250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.28, 631.05 and 250.28 is: 345.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.28 : 631.05 = 250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.28/631.05 = 250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.28x = 631.05 × 250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.28x = 157,939.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,939.19/457.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.39

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