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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.64, 629.96 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.64, 629.96 and 281.88 is: 388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.64 : 629.96 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.64/629.96 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.64x = 629.96 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.64x = 177,573.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,573.12/456.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.87

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