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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.82, 628.98 and 281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.82, 628.98 and 281.12 is: 387.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.82 : 628.98 = 281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.82/628.98 = 281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.82x = 628.98 × 281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.82x = 176,818.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,818.86/455.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.91

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