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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.66, 628.94 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.66, 628.94 and 281.16 is: 388.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.66 : 628.94 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.66/628.94 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.66x = 628.94 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.66x = 176,832.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,832.77/455.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.08

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