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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.14, 626.33 and 279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.14, 626.33 and 279.18 is: 385.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.14 : 626.33 = 279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.14/626.33 = 279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.14x = 626.33 × 279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.14x = 174,859.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,859.51/454.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.03

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