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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.92, 631.92 and 280.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.92, 631.92 and 280.82 is: 387.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.92 : 631.92 = 280.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.92/631.92 = 280.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.92x = 631.92 × 280.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.92x = 177,455.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,455.77/457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.53

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