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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.92, 631.68 and 282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.92, 631.68 and 282.96 is: 390.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.92 : 631.68 = 282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.92/631.68 = 282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.92x = 631.68 × 282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.92x = 178,740.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,740.17/457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.33

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