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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.14, 629.43 and 281.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.14, 629.43 and 281.45 is: 388.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.14 : 629.43 = 281.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.14/629.43 = 281.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.14x = 629.43 × 281.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.14x = 177,153.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,153.07/456.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.37

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