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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.52, 629.76 and 281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.52, 629.76 and 281.56 is: 388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.52 : 629.76 = 281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.52/629.76 = 281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.52x = 629.76 × 281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.52x = 177,315.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,315.23/456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.41

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