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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.66, 629.82 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.66, 629.82 and 281.88 is: 388.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.66 : 629.82 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.66/629.82 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.66x = 629.82 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.66x = 177,533.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,533.66/456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.77

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