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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.65, 628.70 and 280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.65, 628.70 and 280.96 is: 387.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.65 : 628.70 = 280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.65/628.70 = 280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.65x = 628.70 × 280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.65x = 176,639.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,639.55/455.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.66

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