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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.02, 624.98 and 278.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.02, 624.98 and 278.46 is: 384.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.02 : 624.98 = 278.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.02/624.98 = 278.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.02x = 624.98 × 278.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.02x = 174,032.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,032.63/453.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.17

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