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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.62, 629.04 and 281.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.62, 629.04 and 281.02 is: 387.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.62 : 629.04 = 281.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.62/629.04 = 281.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.62x = 629.04 × 281.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.62x = 176,772.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,772.82/455.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.98

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