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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.21, 629.67 and 281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.21, 629.67 and 281.43 is: 388.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.21 : 629.67 = 281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.21/629.67 = 281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.21x = 629.67 × 281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.21x = 177,208.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,208.03/456.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.44

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