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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.80, 630.06 and 282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.80, 630.06 and 282.20 is: 389.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.80 : 630.06 = 282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.80/630.06 = 282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.80x = 630.06 × 282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.80x = 177,802.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,802.93/456.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.24

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