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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.50, 630 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.50, 630 and 281.76 is: 388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.50 : 630 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.50/630 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.50x = 630 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.50x = 177,508.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,508.80/456.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.85

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