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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.43, 628.17 and 280.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.43, 628.17 and 280.86 is: 387.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.43 : 628.17 = 280.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.43/628.17 = 280.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.43x = 628.17 × 280.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.43x = 176,427.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,427.83/455.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.39

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