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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.86, 627.57 and 280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.86, 627.57 and 280.14 is: 386.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.86 : 627.57 = 280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.86/627.57 = 280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.86x = 627.57 × 280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.86x = 175,807.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,807.46/454.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.51

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