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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.85, 627.50 and 280.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.85, 627.50 and 280.09 is: 386.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.85 : 627.50 = 280.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.85/627.50 = 280.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.85x = 627.50 × 280.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.85x = 175,759.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,759.88/454.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.41

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