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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.83, 630.24 and 281.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.83, 630.24 and 281.87 is: 388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.83 : 630.24 = 281.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.83/630.24 = 281.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.83x = 630.24 × 281.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.83x = 177,645.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,645.75/456.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.87

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