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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.63, 630.14 and 281.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.63, 630.14 and 281.97 is: 389.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.63 : 630.14 = 281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.63/630.14 = 281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.63x = 630.14 × 281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.63x = 177,680.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,680.58/456.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.11

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