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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.48, 631.44 and 282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.48, 631.44 and 282.72 is: 390.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.48 : 631.44 = 282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.48/631.44 = 282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.48x = 631.44 × 282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.48x = 178,519.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,519.30/457.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.23

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