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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.87, 630.51 and 282.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.87, 630.51 and 282.21 is: 389.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.87 : 630.51 = 282.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.87/630.51 = 282.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.87x = 630.51 × 282.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.87x = 177,936.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,936.23/456.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.47

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