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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.36, 629.64 and 281.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.36, 629.64 and 281.67 is: 388.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.36 : 629.64 = 281.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.36/629.64 = 281.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.36x = 629.64 × 281.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.36x = 177,350.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,350.70/456.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.62

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