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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.03, 625.26 and 287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.03, 625.26 and 287.19 is: 396.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.03 : 625.26 = 287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.03/625.26 = 287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.03x = 625.26 × 287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.03x = 179,568.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,568.42/453.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.37

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