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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.02, 627.66 and 280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.02, 627.66 and 280.32 is: 386.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.02 : 627.66 = 280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.02/627.66 = 280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.02x = 627.66 × 280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.02x = 175,945.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,945.65/455.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.68

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