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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.83, 630.23 and 279.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.83, 630.23 and 279.73 is: 385.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.83 : 630.23 = 279.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.83/630.23 = 279.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.83x = 630.23 × 279.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.83x = 176,294.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,294.24/456.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.91

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