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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.35, 631 and 280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.35, 631 and 280.13 is: 386.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.35 : 631 = 280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.35/631 = 280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.35x = 631 × 280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.35x = 176,758.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,758.88/457.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.48

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