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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.89, 626.48 and 276.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.89, 626.48 and 276.85 is: 382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.89 : 626.48 = 276.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.89/626.48 = 276.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.89x = 626.48 × 276.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.89x = 173,440.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,440.99/453.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.12

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