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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.59, 629.79 and 281.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.59, 629.79 and 281.75 is: 388.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.59 : 629.79 = 281.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.59/629.79 = 281.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.59x = 629.79 × 281.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.59x = 177,443.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,443.33/456.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.63

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