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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.88, 627.89 and 280.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.88, 627.89 and 280.22 is: 386.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.88 : 627.89 = 280.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.88/627.89 = 280.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.88x = 627.89 × 280.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.88x = 175,947.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,947.50/454.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.80

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