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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.19, 629.57 and 281.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.19, 629.57 and 281.57 is: 388.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.19 : 629.57 = 281.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.19/629.57 = 281.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.19x = 629.57 × 281.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.19x = 177,265.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,265.58/456.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.58

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