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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.40, 628.20 and 280.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.40, 628.20 and 280.71 is: 387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.40 : 628.20 = 280.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.40/628.20 = 280.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.40x = 628.20 × 280.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.40x = 176,342.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,342.02/455.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.22

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