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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.90, 630.26 and 279.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.90, 630.26 and 279.94 is: 386.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.90 : 630.26 = 279.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.90/630.26 = 279.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.90x = 630.26 × 279.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.90x = 176,436.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,436.11/456.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.16

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