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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.06, 626.28 and 279.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.06, 626.28 and 279.48 is: 385.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.06 : 626.28 = 279.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.06/626.28 = 279.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.06x = 626.28 × 279.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.06x = 175,032.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,032.73/454.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.48

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