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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.64, 626.07 and 279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.64, 626.07 and 279.10 is: 385.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.64 : 626.07 = 279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.64/626.07 = 279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.64x = 626.07 × 279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.64x = 174,736.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,736.14/453.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.19

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