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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.68, 629.96 and 288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.68, 629.96 and 288.36 is: 397.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.68 : 629.96 = 288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.68/629.96 = 288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.68x = 629.96 × 288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.68x = 181,653.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,653.82/456.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.77

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