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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.78, 626.07 and 279.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.78, 626.07 and 279.02 is: 384.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.78 : 626.07 = 279.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.78/626.07 = 279.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.78x = 626.07 × 279.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.78x = 174,686.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,686.05/453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.96

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