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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.59, 631.27 and 282.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.59, 631.27 and 282.63 is: 389.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.59 : 631.27 = 282.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.59/631.27 = 282.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.59x = 631.27 × 282.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.59x = 178,415.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,415.84/457.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.90

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