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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.25, 628.24 and 278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.25, 628.24 and 278.28 is: 384.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.25 : 628.24 = 278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.25/628.24 = 278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.25x = 628.24 × 278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.25x = 174,825.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,825.24/455.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.02

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