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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.70, 630.03 and 282.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.70, 630.03 and 282.01 is: 389.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.70 : 630.03 = 282.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.70/630.03 = 282.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.70x = 630.03 × 282.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.70x = 177,674.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,674.76/456.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.04

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