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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.21, 629.46 and 281.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.21, 629.46 and 281.64 is: 388.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.21 : 629.46 = 281.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.21/629.46 = 281.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.21x = 629.46 × 281.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.21x = 177,281.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,281.11/456.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.60

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