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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.73, 629.02 and 280.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.73, 629.02 and 280.97 is: 387.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.73 : 629.02 = 280.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.73/629.02 = 280.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.73x = 629.02 × 280.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.73x = 176,735.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,735.31/455.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.81

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