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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.11, 629.42 and 279.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.11, 629.42 and 279.37 is: 385.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.11 : 629.42 = 279.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.11/629.42 = 279.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.11x = 629.42 × 279.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.11x = 175,839.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,839.67/456.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.52

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