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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.57, 631.22 and 287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.57, 631.22 and 287.20 is: 396.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.57 : 631.22 = 287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.57/631.22 = 287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.57x = 631.22 × 287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.57x = 181,286.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,286.38/457.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.19

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