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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.44, 629.80 and 281.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.44, 629.80 and 281.84 is: 388.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.44 : 629.80 = 281.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.44/629.80 = 281.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.44x = 629.80 × 281.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.44x = 177,502.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,502.83/456.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.89

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