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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.66, 630.32 and 282.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.66, 630.32 and 282.16 is: 389.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.66 : 630.32 = 282.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.66/630.32 = 282.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.66x = 630.32 × 282.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.66x = 177,851.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,851.09/456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.46

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