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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.37, 628.36 and 278.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.37, 628.36 and 278.42 is: 384.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.37 : 628.36 = 278.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.37/628.36 = 278.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.37x = 628.36 × 278.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.37x = 174,944.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,944.85/455.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.18

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