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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.79, 628.83 and 278.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.79, 628.83 and 278.70 is: 384.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.79 : 628.83 = 278.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.79/628.83 = 278.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.79x = 628.83 × 278.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.79x = 175,254.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,254.92/455.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.51

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