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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.87, 629.17 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.87, 629.17 and 281.22 is: 388.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.87 : 629.17 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.87/629.17 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.87x = 629.17 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.87x = 176,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,934.48/455.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.13

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