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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.06, 627.66 and 280.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.06, 627.66 and 280.48 is: 386.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.06 : 627.66 = 280.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.06/627.66 = 280.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.06x = 627.66 × 280.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.06x = 176,046.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,046.08/455.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.86

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