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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.25, 628.28 and 280.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.25, 628.28 and 280.51 is: 387.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.25 : 628.28 = 280.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.25/628.28 = 280.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.25x = 628.28 × 280.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.25x = 176,237.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,237.42/455.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.12

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