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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.53, 631.34 and 282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.53, 631.34 and 282.81 is: 390.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.53 : 631.34 = 282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.53/631.34 = 282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.53x = 631.34 × 282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.53x = 178,547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,547.85/457.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.24

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