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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.50, 626.04 and 278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.50, 626.04 and 278.96 is: 385.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.50 : 626.04 = 278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.50/626.04 = 278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.50x = 626.04 × 278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.50x = 174,640.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,640.12/453.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.09

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