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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.93, 625.14 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.93, 625.14 and 287.01 is: 396.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.93 : 625.14 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.93/625.14 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.93x = 625.14 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.93x = 179,421.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,421.43/452.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.14

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