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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.75, 631.92 and 283.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.75, 631.92 and 283.21 is: 390.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.75 : 631.92 = 283.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.75/631.92 = 283.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.75x = 631.92 × 283.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.75x = 178,966.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,966.06/457.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.97

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