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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 626.49 and 279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 626.49 and 279.32 is: 385.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 626.49 = 279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/626.49 = 279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 626.49 × 279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 174,988.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,988.05/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.47

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