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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.27, 629.28 and 381.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.27, 629.28 and 381.30 is: 525.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.27 : 629.28 = 381.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.27/629.28 = 381.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.27x = 629.28 × 381.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.27x = 239,944.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,944.46/456.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.88

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