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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.51, 628.41 and 280.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.51, 628.41 and 280.75 is: 387.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.51 : 628.41 = 280.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.51/628.41 = 280.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.51x = 628.41 × 280.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.51x = 176,426.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,426.11/455.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.32

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