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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.64, 628.58 and 280.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.64, 628.58 and 280.88 is: 387.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.64 : 628.58 = 280.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.64/628.58 = 280.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.64x = 628.58 × 280.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.64x = 176,555.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,555.55/455.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.49

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