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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.28, 629.56 and 281.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.28, 629.56 and 281.59 is: 388.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.28 : 629.56 = 281.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.28/629.56 = 281.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.28x = 629.56 × 281.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.28x = 177,277.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,277.80/456.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.53

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