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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.43, 626.80 and 279.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.43, 626.80 and 279.86 is: 386.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.43 : 626.80 = 279.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.43/626.80 = 279.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.43x = 626.80 × 279.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.43x = 175,416.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,416.25/454.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.01

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