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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.62, 628.95 and 281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.62, 628.95 and 281.20 is: 388.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.62 : 628.95 = 281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.62/628.95 = 281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.62x = 628.95 × 281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.62x = 176,860.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,860.74/455.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.18

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