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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.83, 628.85 and 278.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.83, 628.85 and 278.73 is: 384.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.83 : 628.85 = 278.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.83/628.85 = 278.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.83x = 628.85 × 278.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.83x = 175,280.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,280.06/455.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.53

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