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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.85, 630.69 and 282.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.85, 630.69 and 282.29 is: 389.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.85 : 630.69 = 282.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.85/630.69 = 282.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.85x = 630.69 × 282.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.85x = 178,037.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,037.48/456.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.71

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