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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.82, 630.36 and 282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.82, 630.36 and 282.12 is: 389.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.82 : 630.36 = 282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.82/630.36 = 282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.82x = 630.36 × 282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.82x = 177,837.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,837.16/456.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.29

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