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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.69, 627.51 and 280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.69, 627.51 and 280.14 is: 386.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.69 : 627.51 = 280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.69/627.51 = 280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.69x = 627.51 × 280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.69x = 175,790.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,790.65/454.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.62

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