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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.02, 629.12 and 281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.02, 629.12 and 281.06 is: 387.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.02 : 629.12 = 281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.02/629.12 = 281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.02x = 629.12 × 281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.02x = 176,820.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,820.47/456.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.75

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