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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.95, 626.56 and 279.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.95, 626.56 and 279.19 is: 385.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.95 : 626.56 = 279.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.95/626.56 = 279.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.95x = 626.56 × 279.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.95x = 174,927.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,927.02/453.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.35

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