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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.57, 630.05 and 281.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.57, 630.05 and 281.61 is: 388.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.57 : 630.05 = 281.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.57/630.05 = 281.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.57x = 630.05 × 281.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.57x = 177,426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,426.97/456.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.61

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