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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.19, 626.81 and 279.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.19, 626.81 and 279.63 is: 385.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.19 : 626.81 = 279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.19/626.81 = 279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.19x = 626.81 × 279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.19x = 175,273.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,273.48/454.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.91

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