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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.04, 627.94 and 280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.04, 627.94 and 280.36 is: 386.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.04 : 627.94 = 280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.04/627.94 = 280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.04x = 627.94 × 280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.04x = 176,049.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,049.26/455.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.89

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