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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.53, 628.71 and 278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.53, 628.71 and 278.60 is: 384.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.53 : 628.71 = 278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.53/628.71 = 278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.53x = 628.71 × 278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.53x = 175,154.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,154.42/455.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.51

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