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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.73, 626.30 and 279.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.73, 626.30 and 279.13 is: 385.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.73 : 626.30 = 279.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.73/626.30 = 279.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.73x = 626.30 × 279.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.73x = 174,819.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,819.12/453.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.29

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