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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.78, 630.27 and 279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.78, 630.27 and 279.84 is: 386.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.78 : 630.27 = 279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.78/630.27 = 279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.78x = 630.27 × 279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.78x = 176,374.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,374.76/456.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.13

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