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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.72, 630.14 and 279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.72, 630.14 and 279.64 is: 385.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.72 : 630.14 = 279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.72/630.14 = 279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.72x = 630.14 × 279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.72x = 176,212.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,212.35/456.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.82

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