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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.01, 628.03 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.01, 628.03 and 280.50 is: 387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.01 : 628.03 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.01/628.03 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.01x = 628.03 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.01x = 176,162.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,162.42/455.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.16

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