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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.72, 628.44 and 280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.72, 628.44 and 280.92 is: 387.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.72 : 628.44 = 280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.72/628.44 = 280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.72x = 628.44 × 280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.72x = 176,541.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,541.36/455.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.39

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