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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.61, 631.61 and 282.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.61, 631.61 and 282.85 is: 390.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.61 : 631.61 = 282.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.61/631.61 = 282.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.61x = 631.61 × 282.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.61x = 178,650.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,650.02/457.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.40

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