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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.84, 628.79 and 280.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.84, 628.79 and 280.88 is: 387.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.84 : 628.79 = 280.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.84/628.79 = 280.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.84x = 628.79 × 280.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.84x = 176,609.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,609.99/455.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.44

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