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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.48, 628.44 and 280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.48, 628.44 and 280.76 is: 387.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.48 : 628.44 = 280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.48/628.44 = 280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.48x = 628.44 × 280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.48x = 176,440.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,440.81/455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.37

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