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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.91, 631.90 and 283.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.91, 631.90 and 283.22 is: 390.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.91 : 631.90 = 283.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.91/631.90 = 283.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.91x = 631.90 × 283.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.91x = 178,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,966.72/457.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.83

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