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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.50, 628.36 and 287.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.50, 628.36 and 287.37 is: 396.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.50 : 628.36 = 287.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.50/628.36 = 287.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.50x = 628.36 × 287.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.50x = 180,571.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,571.81/455.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.43

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