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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.40, 627.36 and 279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.40, 627.36 and 279.80 is: 386.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.40 : 627.36 = 279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.40/627.36 = 279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.40x = 627.36 × 279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.40x = 175,535.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,535.33/454.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.30

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