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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.67, 631.54 and 280.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.67, 631.54 and 280.56 is: 387.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.67 : 631.54 = 280.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.67/631.54 = 280.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.67x = 631.54 × 280.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.67x = 177,182.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,182.84/457.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.14

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