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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.90, 626.40 and 279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.90, 626.40 and 279.30 is: 385.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.90 : 626.40 = 279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.90/626.40 = 279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.90x = 626.40 × 279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.90x = 174,953.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,953.52/453.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.45

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