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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.81, 626.23 and 279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.81, 626.23 and 279.16 is: 385.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.81 : 626.23 = 279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.81/626.23 = 279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.81x = 626.23 × 279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.81x = 174,813.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,813.84/453.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.21

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