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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 628.97 and 278.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 628.97 and 278.69 is: 384.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 628.97 = 278.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/628.97 = 278.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 628.97 × 278.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 175,283.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,283.11/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.60

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