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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.78, 625.94 and 279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.78, 625.94 and 279 is: 384.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.78 : 625.94 = 279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.78/625.94 = 279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.78x = 625.94 × 279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.78x = 174,637.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,637.26/453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.85

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