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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.70, 628.65 and 281.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.70, 628.65 and 281.01 is: 387.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.70 : 628.65 = 281.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.70/628.65 = 281.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.70x = 628.65 × 281.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.70x = 176,656.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,656.94/455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.66

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