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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.84, 627.54 and 280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.84, 627.54 and 280.04 is: 386.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.84 : 627.54 = 280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.84/627.54 = 280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.84x = 627.54 × 280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.84x = 175,736.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,736.30/454.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.37

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