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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.14, 629.23 and 279.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.14, 629.23 and 279.19 is: 385.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.14 : 629.23 = 279.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.14/629.23 = 279.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.14x = 629.23 × 279.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.14x = 175,674.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,674.72/456.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.13

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