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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.63, 629.00 and 278.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.63, 629.00 and 278.63 is: 384.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.63 : 629.00 = 278.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.63/629.00 = 278.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.63x = 629.00 × 278.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.63x = 175,257.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,257.43/455.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.65

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