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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.64, 630 and 282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.64, 630 and 282.08 is: 389.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.64 : 630 = 282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.64/630 = 282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.64x = 630 × 282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.64x = 177,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,710.40/456.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.17

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