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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.87, 632.06 and 283.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.87, 632.06 and 283.45 is: 391.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.87 : 632.06 = 283.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.87/632.06 = 283.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.87x = 632.06 × 283.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.87x = 179,157.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,157.41/457.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.28

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