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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.35, 631.27 and 282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.35, 631.27 and 282.60 is: 390.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.35 : 631.27 = 282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.35/631.27 = 282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.35x = 631.27 × 282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.35x = 178,392.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,392.33/457.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.06

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