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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.48, 629.88 and 281.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.48, 629.88 and 281.82 is: 388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.48 : 629.88 = 281.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.48/629.88 = 281.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.48x = 629.88 × 281.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.48x = 177,512.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,512.78/456.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.87

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