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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.12, 629.51 and 281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.12, 629.51 and 281.43 is: 388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.12 : 629.51 = 281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.12/629.51 = 281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.12x = 629.51 × 281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.12x = 177,161.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,161.59/456.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.41

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