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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.53, 629.91 and 281.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.53, 629.91 and 281.84 is: 388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.53 : 629.91 = 281.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.53/629.91 = 281.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.53x = 629.91 × 281.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.53x = 177,530.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,530.68/456.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.87

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