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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.67, 629.83 and 281.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.67, 629.83 and 281.95 is: 388.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.67 : 629.83 = 281.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.67/629.83 = 281.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.67x = 629.83 × 281.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.67x = 177,580.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,580.57/456.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.86

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