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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 626.76 and 279.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 626.76 and 279.54 is: 385.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 626.76 = 279.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/626.76 = 279.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 626.76 × 279.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 175,204.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,204.49/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.95

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