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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456, 629.29 and 281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456, 629.29 and 281.44 is: 388.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 629.29 = 281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/629.29 = 281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 629.29 × 281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 177,107.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,107.38/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.39

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