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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.71, 630.27 and 279.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.71, 630.27 and 279.63 is: 385.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.71 : 630.27 = 279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.71/630.27 = 279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.71x = 630.27 × 279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.71x = 176,242.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,242.40/456.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.90

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