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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.42, 627.24 and 279.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.42, 627.24 and 279.82 is: 386.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.42 : 627.24 = 279.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.42/627.24 = 279.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.42x = 627.24 × 279.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.42x = 175,514.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,514.30/454.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.24

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