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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.28, 678.28 and 280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.28, 678.28 and 280 is: 418.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.28 : 678.28 = 280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.28/678.28 = 280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.28x = 678.28 × 280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.28x = 189,918.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,918.40/453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.99

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