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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.54, 630.18 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.54, 630.18 and 281.94 is: 389.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.54 : 630.18 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.54/630.18 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.54x = 630.18 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.54x = 177,672.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,672.95/456.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.17

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