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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.10, 629.58 and 281.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.10, 629.58 and 281.50 is: 388.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.10 : 629.58 = 281.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.10/629.58 = 281.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.10x = 629.58 × 281.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.10x = 177,226.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,226.77/456.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.57

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