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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.29, 630.90 and 280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.29, 630.90 and 280.26 is: 386.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.29 : 630.90 = 280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.29/630.90 = 280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.29x = 630.90 × 280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.29x = 176,816.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,816.03/457.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.66

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