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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.99, 629.33 and 278.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.99, 629.33 and 278.93 is: 384.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.99 : 629.33 = 278.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.99/629.33 = 278.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.99x = 629.33 × 278.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.99x = 175,539.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,539.02/455.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.96

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