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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.75, 626.22 and 279.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.75, 626.22 and 279.15 is: 385.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.75 : 626.22 = 279.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.75/626.22 = 279.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.75x = 626.22 × 279.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.75x = 174,809.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,809.31/453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.25

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