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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.33, 629.55 and 281.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.33, 629.55 and 281.37 is: 388.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.33 : 629.55 = 281.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.33/629.55 = 281.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.33x = 629.55 × 281.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.33x = 177,136.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,136.48/456.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.18

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