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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456, 629.28 and 281.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456, 629.28 and 281.49 is: 388.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 629.28 = 281.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/629.28 = 281.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 629.28 × 281.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 177,136.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,136.03/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.46

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