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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.69, 626.13 and 279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.69, 626.13 and 279.18 is: 385.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.69 : 626.13 = 279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.69/626.13 = 279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.69x = 626.13 × 279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.69x = 174,802.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,802.97/453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.29

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