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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.51, 626.94 and 279.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.51, 626.94 and 279.86 is: 386.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.51 : 626.94 = 279.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.51/626.94 = 279.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.51x = 626.94 × 279.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.51x = 175,452.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,452.29/454.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.02

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