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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.54, 628.74 and 281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.54, 628.74 and 281.06 is: 387.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.54 : 628.74 = 281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.54/628.74 = 281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.54x = 628.74 × 281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.54x = 176,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,713.66/455.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.92

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