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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.85, 631.96 and 283.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.85, 631.96 and 283.10 is: 390.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.85 : 631.96 = 283.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.85/631.96 = 283.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.85x = 631.96 × 283.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.85x = 178,903.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,903.30/457.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.75

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