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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 626.40 and 279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 626.40 and 279.36 is: 385.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 626.40 = 279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/626.40 = 279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 626.40 × 279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 174,991.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,991.10/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.48

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