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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.46, 628.50 and 280.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.46, 628.50 and 280.77 is: 387.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.46 : 628.50 = 280.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.46/628.50 = 280.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.46x = 628.50 × 280.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.46x = 176,463.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,463.95/455.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.44

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