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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.41, 628.42 and 278.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.41, 628.42 and 278.45 is: 384.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.41 : 628.42 = 278.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.41/628.42 = 278.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.41x = 628.42 × 278.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.41x = 174,985.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,985.82/455.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.24

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