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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456, 629.44 and 281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456, 629.44 and 281.60 is: 388.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 629.44 = 281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/629.44 = 281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 629.44 × 281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 177,250.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,250.30/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.71

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