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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.09, 629.10 and 281.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.09, 629.10 and 281.25 is: 387.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.09 : 629.10 = 281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.09/629.10 = 281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.09x = 629.10 × 281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.09x = 176,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,934.38/456.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.94

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