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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.89, 626.36 and 279.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.89, 626.36 and 279.23 is: 385.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.89 : 626.36 = 279.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.89/626.36 = 279.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.89x = 626.36 × 279.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.89x = 174,893.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,893.97/453.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.33

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