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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.02, 631.87 and 280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.02, 631.87 and 280.92 is: 387.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.02 : 631.87 = 280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.02/631.87 = 280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.02x = 631.87 × 280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.02x = 177,504.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,504.92/458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.55

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