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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.48, 627.33 and 279.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.48, 627.33 and 279.88 is: 386.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.48 : 627.33 = 279.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.48/627.33 = 279.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.48x = 627.33 × 279.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.48x = 175,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,577.12/454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.33

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