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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.20, 628.14 and 278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.20, 628.14 and 278.08 is: 383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.20 : 628.14 = 278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.20/628.14 = 278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.20x = 628.14 × 278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.20x = 174,673.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,673.17/455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.73

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