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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.54, 628.62 and 280.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.54, 628.62 and 280.85 is: 387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.54 : 628.62 = 280.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.54/628.62 = 280.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.54x = 628.62 × 280.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.54x = 176,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,549.50/455.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.56

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