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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.96, 628.14 and 280.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.96, 628.14 and 280.54 is: 387.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.96 : 628.14 = 280.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.96/628.14 = 280.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.96x = 628.14 × 280.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.96x = 176,218.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,218.40/454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.33

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