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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.66, 628.90 and 278.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.66, 628.90 and 278.65 is: 384.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.66 : 628.90 = 278.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.66/628.90 = 278.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.66x = 628.90 × 278.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.66x = 175,239.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,239.84/455.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.59

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