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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.98, 627.94 and 280.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.98, 627.94 and 280.30 is: 386.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.98 : 627.94 = 280.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.98/627.94 = 280.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.98x = 627.94 × 280.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.98x = 176,011.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,011.58/454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.86

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