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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.65, 627.32 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.65, 627.32 and 279.96 is: 386.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.65 : 627.32 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.65/627.32 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.65x = 627.32 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.65x = 175,625.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,625.21/454.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.29

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