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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.18, 628.24 and 280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.18, 628.24 and 280.68 is: 387.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.18 : 628.24 = 280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.18/628.24 = 280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.18x = 628.24 × 280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.18x = 176,334.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,334.40/455.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.39

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