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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.87, 626.22 and 279.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.87, 626.22 and 279.09 is: 385.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.87 : 626.22 = 279.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.87/626.22 = 279.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.87x = 626.22 × 279.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.87x = 174,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,771.74/453.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.07

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