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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.90, 626.31 and 279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.90, 626.31 and 279.18 is: 385.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.90 : 626.31 = 279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.90/626.31 = 279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.90x = 626.31 × 279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.90x = 174,853.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,853.23/453.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.22

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